- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alma, GA
Bacon County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bacon County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130015000151
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bacon County Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Alma · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bacon County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bacon County Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Alma, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Bacon County Elementary School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 130015000151 · Alma, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 11.8:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bacon County High School (633 students)
Bacon County Elementary School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bacon County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bacon County H
Bacon County High School
633 students
- Bacon County P
Bacon County Primary School
551 students
- Bacon County M
Bacon County Middle School
462 students
- This school
Bacon County Elementary School
448 students
What this shows Bacon County Elementary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bacon County Elementary School compares
Bacon County Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 48% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Georgia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,862
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
African American 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Bacon County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bacon County reports $14,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bacon County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bacon County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bacon County Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bacon County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bacon County Elementary School
How many students attend Bacon County Elementary School?
Bacon County Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alma, GA. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bacon County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bacon County Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bacon County Elementary School?
89.6% of students at Bacon County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bacon County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bacon County Elementary School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Alma, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bacon County Elementary School?
Bacon County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bacon County Elementary School rank among public schools in Alma?
By Resource Investment Index, Bacon County Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Alma, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bacon County?
Besides Bacon County Elementary School, Bacon County also operates Bacon County High School (633 students), Bacon County Primary School (551 students), and Bacon County Middle School (462 students). See the Bacon County district page for the complete list.