Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thunderbolt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
88%
36%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
How many students attend Thunderbolt Elementary School?
355 students attend Thunderbolt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Thunderbolt Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thunderbolt Elementary School?
Thunderbolt Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thunderbolt Elementary School offer ?
Thunderbolt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thunderbolt Elementary School part of?
Thunderbolt Elementary School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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