Bacon District Elementary School

840 Bacon School Rd
Saxe, VA 23967
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 170 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 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Bacon District Elementary School's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#600 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
85-89%
68%
(20-21)
60-69%
69%
(20-21)
40-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
30%
22%
White
62%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
170 students attend Bacon District Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bacon District Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 7% 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 11:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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