West Chatham Elementary School
Pooler, GA 31322
Phone: (912) 395-3600
Fax: (912) 748-3615
District: Chatham County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5 • 748 students
Pooler's West Chatham Elementary School serves grades PK-5 in the Chatham County School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
West Chatham Elementary School is a public school located in Pooler, GA. 748 students attend West Chatham Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, and using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
Posted: October 5, 2025
look at the test scores. another generation of low iq students. cant even meet the state average here. with a student to tewcher ratio of 1/14. these kids should be getting straight As. this is a glorified baby sitting service
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Posted: March 30, 2023
Military Family - Not enough staff. Teachers screaming at students. My kids do not like this school at all. I can not wait until we move from here just because of this school district. Would highly NOT recommend.
Posted: March 30, 2023
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Posted: August 14, 2021
My children love it! We're a military family so my children have been to several schools throughout the years and this one is our favorite.
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Posted: May 10, 2020
Amazing, my kids love this school! The teachers are amazing and the rest of the staff is so helpful and kind!
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Posted: February 19, 2018
I have always loved this school!! All 3 of my kids go here and have never had any issues at all!! From 2009 to now in 2018 it has been a very GREAT school!! THANK YOU!!!
Posted: June 23, 2017
Negative experience, will never allow my kids to ever attend this school!!!!!!
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Posted: May 21, 2015
Posted: May 21, 2015
The exterior of the school gives the parent a sense of ease because it is well maintained. But when it comes down to their teaching techniques and the teachers qualifications for teaching IEP students and special needs students this school is not suitable to do so. So many students fall between the cracks. Compared to the Richmond Hill School system, West Chatham Elementary can't even come close. So parents if you have a special needs child this school is not where you should send your child. They give parents false information about their childs progress and does not follow through with what they tell you in those IEP meetings. So if you have no other choice but to put your child in this school please stay on them 24-7 or your child will fall through the educational system.
Posted: August 11, 2014
West Chatham Elementary school is an amazing school. I have 3 children that attend this school and they absolutely love it. The teachers are great! They treat every child fairly. The overall atmosphere at this school is above my expectations. We sadly will be moving to another county and are forced to switch school but we are so grateful for the time we've had at WCES. There PTA is also the best I've ever seen.
Posted: April 3, 2014
Generally speaking, the school has a good environment. However, we are not satisfied with the IEP staff and/or counselor.
Posted: September 19, 2012
i was a student there all my life up until 6th grade in the middle school then i left. i love the teachers!!! that was a good school for kids exept for the bullying.....
Posted: January 12, 2012
My children have been going to WCES since 2007. I am very hands on when it comes to my childrens education and at WC. I am able to be there as much or as little as I like. The staff/pta are great and really know your children. We moved to pooler so my children could go to WCES and I am happy with our choice. Being a military family brings it's challanges but everyone at WC has been amazing and they understand the difficulties we go through and are more then willing to help.
Posted: December 13, 2010
I absolutely love this school. Both of my children are enrolled here and have been now for 3 yrs. The faculity are extremely helpful and very concerned for the well being of your child and their education. They are always willing to help and will do anything they possibly can to make sure your child is getting the most out of their classroom. Also, the communication between the teachers and parents is wonderful. Not once have I ever felt out of the loop in what is going on from a day to day basis with my kids.
Posted: March 24, 2010
My son has been at WCES for 2 years and we love it! The teachers and principal are wonderful! They make learning fun and exciting! The school offers many after school activities for students and parents. This school definitely deserves higher that 5 stars!
Posted: March 5, 2010
Wces is an ok school. Mt child is there in the 4th grade and i have major concerns w/race issues the teachers or parents dont address!! also there is a lot of favoritism towards the students whose parents r in the military. The school is loosing its spunk because of the different 'type' of children moving to the area. Not impressed @ all!
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Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Crest at Godley Station | Apartment Complex | Savannah | GA | 3.9 mi | |
| 2 | Lake Shore | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Wentworth | GA | 6.7 mi | |
| 3 | Fords Pointe | Apartment Complex | Savannah | GA | 7 mi | |
| 4 | Village Green | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Savannah | GA | 7.9 mi | |
| 5 | Richmond Place | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 9.6 mi | |
| 6 | White Oak | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 11.3 mi | |
| 7 | Mainstreet | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 11.5 mi | |
| 8 | Richmond Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 12.2 mi | |
| 9 | Plantation Way | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 12.2 mi | |
| 10 | Buckhead | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 15.9 mi | |
| 11 | Buckhead North | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 16.2 mi | |
| 12 | Dunham Marsh | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 16.8 mi | |
| 13 | WaterWays Township | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 17.3 mi | |
| 14 | University Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hardeeville | SC | 21.9 mi | |
| 15 | The Farm at Buckwalter | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bluffton | SC | 23.1 mi | |
| 16 | Villages at Marne | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hinesville | GA | 28.6 mi | |
| 17 | Horse Creek Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ludowici | GA | 32 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pooler | Pooler | GA | 1.7 mi | |
| 2 | Downtown Savannah | savannah | GA | 10.1 mi | |
| 3 | Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill | GA | 11 mi | |
| 4 | Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill | GA | 11 mi | |
| 5 | Guyton | Guyton | GA | 18.7 mi | |
| 6 | Richmond Hill, Bryan County | Richmond Hill Unicorporated | GA | 18.9 mi | |
| 7 | Midway | Midway | GA | 22.2 mi | |
| 8 | Hinesville | Hinesville | GA | 25.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Hunter Army Airfield | 8.9 mi. |
| Fort Stewart | 25.5 mi. |
| Parris Island MCRD | 37.4 mi. |
| Beaufort Naval Hospital | 39.6 mi. |
| Beaufort MCAS | 41.1 mi. |
