Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, May Howard Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
May Howard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
May Howard Elementary School's student population of 539 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
May Howard Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of May Howard Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#208 out of 2192 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
5%
36%
White
75%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is May Howard Elementary School's ranking?
May Howard Elementary School is ranked #208 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are May Howard Elementary School often compared to?
May Howard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacob G. Smith Elementary School, Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend May Howard Elementary School?
539 students attend May Howard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of May Howard Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of May Howard Elementary School?
May Howard Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does May Howard Elementary School offer ?
May Howard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is May Howard Elementary School part of?
May Howard Elementary School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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