What grades does Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts serve?

Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Savannah area.

Where is Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts located?

Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts is a urban school in Savannah, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts is 11.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Savannah, GA?

Schools in Savannah include Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Savannah area.

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Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts — School Calendar 2026-27

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Savannah, GA 31401

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Fri

Progress Report IssuedEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

First Nine-Week Period EndsEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Staff Planning DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Student Holiday

Oct

Thu

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Fall Break - Savannah-Chatham County Public School System

Oct

Fri

Fall HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Mon

Columbus DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

776

Student:Teacher

11.6:1

Locale

Urban

District

Savannah-Chatham County

Econ. Disadvantaged

51.4%

Phone

(912)395-5975

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

53%

80th percentile in GA

Math Proficiency

39%

59th percentile in GA

Chronic Absenteeism

1.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

306 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.5:1

Better than average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

910

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

91% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,342

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,577

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$21,089

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 25%Local 64%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.2%

Below 150% poverty line

6.5%

Unemployment rate

13.6%

Uninsured residents

8.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,086

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,773

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,186 (25%)

Speech/Language Impairment

904 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

814 (17%)

Autism

639 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

356 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

183 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

770

Current enrollment

Stable(-1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Sep 11, 2026

Progress Report Issued

Event

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

First Nine-Week Period Ends

Event

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Staff Planning Day

Student Holiday

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Savannah-Chatham County. Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Progress Report IssuedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	First Nine-Week Period EndsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Staff Planning DayDistrict-wide Student Holiday	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Fall Break - Savannah-Chatham County Public School System	Break	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall HolidayDistrict-wide School Staff/Student Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus DayDistrict-wide School Staff/Student Holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Second Nine-Week Period BeginsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Report Card IssuedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Remote Learning DayDistrict-wide Half-Day for Students	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Progress Report IssuedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide School Staff/Students Holiday. Designated make-up days: Nov 23, 24 (if needed).	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Second Nine-Week Period EndsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide School Staff/Students Holiday	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Planning DayDistrict-wide Student Holiday	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Third Nine-Week Period BeginsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Report Card IssuedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School - Savannah-Chatham County Public School System	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Progress Report IssuedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Remote Learning DayDistrict-wide Half-Day for Students	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Staff Planning DayDistrict-wide No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Student HolidayDistrict-wide Student Holiday - Savannah-Chatham County Public School System	Holiday	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	Third Nine-Week Period EndsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	St. Patrick's DayDistrict-wide School Staff/Student Holiday	Holiday	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Fourth Nine-Week Period BeginsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	Report Card IssuedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide School Staff/Students Holiday. Designated make-up days: Mar 29, 30 (if needed).	Break	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Progress Report IssuedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Fourth Nine-Week Period Ends	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Staff Planning Day / Post PlanningDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Report Card IssuedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	JuneteenthDistrict-wide	Holiday	—