Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bacon District Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bacon District Elementary serves the southern part of Saxe, VA, covering an area of approximately 120.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 14.3 miles away.
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bacon District Elementary School's student population of 169 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
169 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bacon District Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bacon District Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#600 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #600 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
169 students attend Bacon District Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bacon District Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bacon District Elementary School?
Bacon District Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bacon District Elementary School offer ?
Bacon District Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bacon District Elementary School part of?
Bacon District Elementary School is part of Charlotte County School District.
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