Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bacon District Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bacon District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bacon District Elementary School's student population of 160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bacon District Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bacon District Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1016 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
18%
Black
34%
22%
White
59%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bacon District Elementary School's ranking?
Bacon District Elementary School is ranked #1016 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bacon District Elementary School?
160 students attend Bacon District Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bacon District Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Bacon District Elementary School offer ?
Bacon District Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bacon District Elementary School part of?
Bacon District Elementary School is part of Charlotte Co PBLC Schs School District.
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