Bacon County Elementary School

523 E 16th St
Alma, GA 31510
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 451 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 69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • 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 451 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
451 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bacon County Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#416 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bacon County Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bacon County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bacon County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bacon County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bacon County Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bacon County Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bacon County Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bacon County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bacon County Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Bacon County Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bacon County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
This chart displays 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: 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 #416 out of 2,204 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Bacon County Elementary School?
451 students attend Bacon County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bacon County Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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