Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Port Wentworth 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 16% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)22%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
53%
36%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Port Wentworth Elementary School?
545 students attend Port Wentworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Port Wentworth Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Wentworth Elementary School?
Port Wentworth Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Port Wentworth Elementary School offer ?
Port Wentworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Wentworth Elementary School part of?
Port Wentworth Elementary School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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