Southwest Elementary School in Savannah, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Southwest Elementary School is a suburban public school in Savannah, Georgia that is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District. It serves 769 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.7:1. Its teachers have had 56 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

769 Students

46 Teachers

6020 Ogeechee Rd

Savannah, GA 31419 View local requests

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Southwest Elementary School Demographics

82%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

77%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Southwest Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 21, 2026

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