Heard Elementary School

636 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heard Elementary School, located on Lee Boulevard in Savannah, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The school is situated in a central area of Savannah and functions as a foundational academic environment for children in the local community. It is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for student development.

Beyond academics, Heard Elementary is recognized for its role in the surrounding neighborhood, acting as a hub for community engagement and early childhood growth. The school emphasizes the development of social and emotional skills alongside traditional learning objectives, preparing its students for their transition into middle school. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and instructional quality, Heard Elementary strives to create a structured yet encouraging environment that meets the diverse needs of Savannah’s student population.

636

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	39
Black	423
Asian	15
Two or More	50
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
423 (66.5%)
White
105 (16.5%)
Two or More
50 (7.9%)
Hispanic
39 (6.1%)
Asian
15 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Savannah-Chatham County
Phone:	(912)395-6630
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 46

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heard Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heard Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	315	49.5%
Male	321	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)