Susie King Taylor Community School

Charter School 284 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Susie King Taylor Community School (SKTCS), located in the heart of Savannah’s historic district, is a public charter school that emphasizes a hands-on, community-centered approach to education. Named after the historic educator and civil rights activist Susie King Taylor, the school focuses on a "place-based" curriculum. This model uses the local Savannah environment—its history, culture, ecology, and civic institutions—as a living classroom to engage students in real-world problem-solving and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is defined by its commitment to community integration and social-emotional learning. By maintaining small class sizes and fostering strong partnerships with local organizations, SKTCS aims to create a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to become active, informed citizens. The school promotes a culture of equity and personalized growth, seeking to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the vibrant, diverse community that surrounds it.

284

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Susie King Taylor Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	15
Black	227
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
227 (79.9%)
White
29 (10.2%)
Hispanic
15 (5.3%)
Two or More
12 (4.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Savannah-Chatham County
Phone:	(912)395-4200
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Susie King Taylor Community School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	32
Grade 7	31
Grade 8	11

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Susie King Taylor Community School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	162	57%
Male	122	43%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)