Bacon County Elementary School

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Bacon County Elementary School ranks 320 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bacon County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Alma, Georgia, with 451 students. The school is part of the Bacon County School District, which is ranked 29th out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bacon County Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on the Georgia Milestones assessments, with 70.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math compared to the state average of 45.4%. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 12.2, lower than the nearby Bacon County Primary School (13.7). However, Bacon County Elementary has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.63% to 89.58%, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to schools in the Ware County and Pierce County districts, Bacon County Elementary generally outperforms them on the Milestones assessments, particularly in math. This is notable given the high poverty rates at Bacon County Elementary, which may present unique challenges in supporting its student population. However, the school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating it is effectively serving its students and community.

Detail:

Public 3-5

523 E 16th St
Alma, GA 31510

(912) 632-4133

District: Bacon County

SchoolDigger Rank:
320^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Bacon County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bacon County Middle School
High:	Bacon County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 451

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

African American:

23.9%

Hispanic:

15.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.6%

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Bacon County Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bacon County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bacon County 29^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bacon County Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	66.46	414^th	1101	62.4%
2007	65.60	410^th	1125	63.6%
2008	61.63	468^th	1134	58.7%
2009	53.08	597^th	1133	47.3%
2010	69.42	386^th	1183	67.4%
2011	76.03	281^st	1212	76.8%
2012	74.05	301^st	1201	74.9%
2013	82.14	144^th	1225	88.2%
2014	78.57	215^th	1231	82.5%
2015	63.80	372^nd	1240	70.0%
2016	50.57	556^th	1233	54.9%
2017	46.59	599^th	1205	50.3%
2018	46.36	612^th	1209	49.4%
2019	53.69	536^th	1234	56.6%
2021	78.87	239^th	1214	80.3%
2022	71.88	322^nd	1244	74.1%
2023	67.59	363^rd	1242	70.8%
2024	71.88	320^th	1248	74.4%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bacon County Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	533	533
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	538	538
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	352	352
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	316	316
1994	331	125	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1995	328	121	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
1996	328	121	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
1997	340	116	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
1998	333	116	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
1999	334	117	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
2000	302	105	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2001	311	110	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
2002	297	96	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2003	297	96	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2004	296	94	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
2005	282	99	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	3	406
2006	307	89	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	5	425
2007	304	82	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	5	411
2008	339	72	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	8	439
2009	337	83	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	12	455
2010	327	68	2	39	0	0	12	0	448
2011	302	87	2	50	0	0	21	0	462
2012	301	80	3	44	1	0	17	0	446
2013	294	91	1	37	0	0	15	0	438
2014	288	100	1	48	0	0	12	0	449
2015	297	117	1	58	0	0	14	0	487
2016	285	111	1	64	0	1	21	0	483
2017	286	123	2	77	0	0	25	0	513
2018	275	113	1	69	1	0	22	0	481
2019	284	108	2	75	0	0	26	0	495
2020	251	96	2	72	1	0	23	0	445
2021	251	91	1	64	0	0	29	0	436
2022	245	98	2	65	0	0	30	0	440
2023	247	108	1	71	0	0	24	0	451

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bacon County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	533	25.0	21.3	30.2
1991	538	28.0	19.2	38.3
1992	352	20.0	17.6	38.6
1993	316	19.0	16.6	39.9
1994	458	30.0	15.3	45.6
1995	454	29.0	15.7	49.8
1996	454	29.0	15.7	49.8
1997	460	26.5	17.4	55.4
1998	457	31.2	14.6	60
1999	458	29.8	15.4	56.1
2000	417	28.0	14.9	62.4
2001	439	28.4	15.5	62.4
2002	406	24.8	16.4	55.9
2003	406	24.8	16.4	55.9
2004	405	24.5	16.5	56.8
2005	406	27.6	14.7	60.8
2006	425	28.3	15.0	54.8
2007	411	28.2	14.6	60.6
2008	439	28.0	15.7	60.6
2009	455	28.3	16.1	68.2
2010	448	27.3	16.4	66.1
2011	462	26.9	17.1	65.4
2012	446	26.6	16.7	65
2013	438	26.3	16.6	66.2
2014	449	26.0	17.2	69
2015	487	29.0	16.7	68.6
2016	483	30.0	16.1	86.5
2017	513	36.8	13.9	86.4
2018	481	36.5	13.1	86.5
2019	495	34.1	14.5	86.5
2020	445	34.5	12.8	84.5
2021	436	35.6	12.2	84.6
2022	440	36.1	12.1	n/a
2023	451	38.5	11.7	89.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bacon County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	533	25.0	21.3	30.2
1991	538	28.0	19.2	38.3
1992	352	20.0	17.6	38.6
1993	316	19.0	16.6	39.9
1994	458	30.0	15.3	45.6
1995	454	29.0	15.7	49.8
1996	454	29.0	15.7	49.8
1997	460	26.5	17.4	55.4
1998	457	31.2	14.6	60
1999	458	29.8	15.4	56.1
2000	417	28.0	14.9	62.4
2001	439	28.4	15.5	62.4
2002	406	24.8	16.4	55.9
2003	406	24.8	16.4	55.9
2004	405	24.5	16.5	56.8
2005	406	27.6	14.7	60.8
2006	425	28.3	15.0	54.8
2007	411	28.2	14.6	60.6
2008	439	28.0	15.7	60.6
2009	455	28.3	16.1	68.2
2010	448	27.3	16.4	66.1
2011	462	26.9	17.1	65.4
2012	446	26.6	16.7	65
2013	438	26.3	16.6	66.2
2014	449	26.0	17.2	69
2015	487	29.0	16.7	68.6
2016	483	30.0	16.1	86.5
2017	513	36.8	13.9	86.4
2018	481	36.5	13.1	86.5
2019	495	34.1	14.5	86.5
2020	445	34.5	12.8	84.5
2021	436	35.6	12.2	84.6
2022	440	36.1	12.1	n/a
2023	451	38.5	11.7	89.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bacon County Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$841 (9.6%)	$7,902 (90.4%)	$8,743
2018	$993 (10.7%)	$8,309 (89.3%)	$9,302
2019	$770 (7.9%)	$9,016 (92.1%)	$9,786

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bacon County Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 536^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 363^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	14.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bacon County Elementary School)	40.8	42.9	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bacon County)	40.8	42.9	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bacon County Elementary School)	70.4	65.4	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bacon County)	70.4	65.4	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bacon County Elementary School)	42.2	34.8	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bacon County)	42.2	34.8	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bacon County Elementary School)	54.5	67.1	12.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bacon County)	54.5	67.1	12.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bacon County Elementary School)	41.3	40	1.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bacon County)	41.3	40	1.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bacon County Elementary School)	52.7	64.9	12.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bacon County)	52.7	64.9	12.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Bacon County Elementary School)	32.1	31.8	0.3%
5th Grade Science (Bacon County)	32.1	31.8	0.3%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	495	451	8.9%
African American	108	108
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	75	71	5.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	284	247	13%
Two or More Races	26	24	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.5%	89.6%	3.1%

Schools Near Bacon County Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bacon County Elementary School	Public	3-5	523 E 16th St	Alma	31510	Bacon County	Bacon County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 632-4133	451	39	11.7	89.6%	247 (54.8%)	108 (23.9%)	71 (15.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	71.9	320^th of 1248 public elementary schools	74.4%		67.6	363^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	70.8%	43	44.4	40.9	41.9	70.4	75.2	59.4	47.1	$9,786	$770	$9,016
Bacon County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	251 Cumberland Rd	Alma	31510	Bacon County	Bacon County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 632-4765	571	42	13.7	89.5%	320 (56.0%)	140 (24.5%)	84 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.4%)								(n/a)								$11,157	$920	$10,238
Nicholls Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	704 Van Streat Hwy	Nicholls	31554	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 345-2429	329	22	14.8	83.0%	219 (66.6%)	56 (17.0%)	31 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	31.7	816^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.6%		38.6	713^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.6%	103	24.1	26.8	37.0	31.5	34.1	30.4	32.6	$10,454	$867	$9,587
Fourth District Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13396 Blackshear Hwy	Surrency	31563	Appling County	Appling County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 367-3250	121	11	11.5	80.2%	86 (71.1%)	8 (6.6%)	19 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.6%)	76.2	276^th of 1248 public elementary schools	77.9%		78.8	240^th of 1242 public elementary schools	80.7%	36	45.5		58.8	54.5		58.8	58.8	$10,530	$658	$9,872
Appling County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	680 Blackshear Hwy	Baxley	31513	Appling County	Appling County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 367-8640	1,189	94	12.6	80.1%	571 (48.0%)	280 (23.5%)	271 (22.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (5.3%)	63.8	413^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.9%		61.7	430^th of 1242 public elementary schools	65.4%	17	42.8	31.1	42.9	73.1	63.6	43.4	48.0	$10,174	$846	$9,328
West Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	106 School Circle Rd	West Green	31567	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-2032	382	25	15.0	83.0%	203 (53.1%)	46 (12.0%)	111 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)	21.2	991^st of 1248 public elementary schools	20.6%		31.6	810^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.8%	181	17.6	12.3	30.2	35.3	28.1	25.4	20.6	$9,851	$910	$8,941
Blackshear Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5217 Ga Highway 121	Blackshear	31516	Pierce County	Pierce County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 449-2088	812	59	13.8	67.1%	531 (65.4%)	136 (16.7%)	89 (11.0%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (5.8%)	70.5	340^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.8%		66.8	373^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	70.0%	33	34.2	49.6	56.6	71.1	64.1	41.9	48.8	$9,548	$1,118	$8,430
Waresboro Elementary School	Public	K-5	3379 W Church St	Waycross	31503	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2393	443	35	12.7	93.7%	275 (62.1%)	91 (20.5%)	44 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.8%)	69.3	351^st of 1248 public elementary schools	71.9%		52.5	527^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.6%	176	34.5	32.4	67.1	51.7	59.5	50.0	65.7	$9,947	$846	$9,101

Frequently Asked Questions about Bacon County Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Bacon County Elementary School?

Students at Bacon County Elementary School are 55% White, 24% African American, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bacon County Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Bacon County Elementary School.

Is Bacon County Elementary School a good school?

Bacon County Elementary School ranks 320^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Bacon County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bacon County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bacon County Middle School
High : Bacon County High School

What district is Bacon County Elementary School in?

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