Bacon County Elementary School

523 E 16th St
Alma, GA 31510
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 440 students in grades 3-5, Bacon County Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bacon County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Bacon County Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
440 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Bacon County Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bacon County Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#347 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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65%
36%
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43%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
15%
18%
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Black
22%
36%
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White
56%
37%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Bacon County Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bacon County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bacon County Elementary School's ranking?
Bacon County Elementary School is ranked #347 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Bacon County Elementary School?
440 students attend Bacon County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bacon County Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bacon County Elementary School?
Bacon County Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bacon County Elementary School offer ?
Bacon County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Bacon County Elementary School part of?
Bacon County Elementary School is part of Bacon County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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