Marshpoint Elementary School

135 Whitemarsh Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410

603 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Marshpoint Elementary School, located on Whitemarsh Island in Savannah, Georgia, serves as a focal point for the local island community. As part of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the school is situated in a scenic coastal area, providing a distinct environment for students in the surrounding residential neighborhoods. It is widely recognized for its commitment to academic achievement and its efforts to foster a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere that encourages student development.

The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities that promote social and emotional growth. Marshpoint is often praised by families for its dedicated teaching staff and active parent-teacher involvement, which help create a collaborative educational experience. By integrating local community values with the broader state curriculum, Marshpoint Elementary strives to prepare its students for academic success while maintaining the close-knit, friendly character typical of the Whitemarsh Island community.

603

Total Students

54.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marshpoint Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	45
Black	135
Asian	18
Two or More	48

White
357 (59.2%)
Black
135 (22.4%)
Two or More
48 (8.0%)
Hispanic
45 (7.5%)
Asian
18 (3.0%)

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)395-4000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 50

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Marshpoint Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	101

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Marshpoint Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	293	48.6%
Male	310	51.4%

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