Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bacon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bacon Elementary School serves the northern part of Jesup, GA, covering an area of approximately 43.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bacon Elementary School's student population of 690 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering ALL to reach their highest potential through GROWTH and SERVICE
School Rankings
Bacon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bacon Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1136 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bacon Elementary School's ranking?
Bacon Elementary School is ranked #1136 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bacon Elementary School often compared to?
Bacon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School, Jesup Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Bacon Elementary School?
690 students attend Bacon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bacon Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bacon Elementary School?
Bacon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bacon Elementary School offer ?
Bacon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bacon Elementary School part of?
Bacon Elementary School is part of Wayne County School District.
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