Gould Elementary School in Savannah, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Gould Elementary School is a suburban public school in Savannah, Georgia that is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District. It serves 887 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.8:1. Its teachers have had 163 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

887 Students

56 Teachers

4910 Pineland Dr

Savannah, GA 31405 View local requests

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Gould Elementary School Demographics

85%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

82%

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.

Gould Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 12, 2026

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