- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alma, GA
Bacon County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Bacon County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130015000153
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bacon County Primary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Alma · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bacon County Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bacon County Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Alma, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Bacon County Primary School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 130015000153 · Alma, GA Other · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 13.4:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Bacon County High School (633 students)
Bacon County Primary School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bacon County Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bacon County H
Bacon County High School
633 students
- This school
Bacon County Primary School
551 students
- Bacon County M
Bacon County Middle School
462 students
- Bacon County E
Bacon County Elementary School
448 students
What this shows Bacon County Primary School reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bacon County Primary School compares
Bacon County Primary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
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 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
African American 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Bacon County Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bacon County Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bacon County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bacon County Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bacon County Primary School
How many students attend Bacon County Primary School?
Bacon County Primary School has 551 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alma, GA. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bacon County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bacon County Primary School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Primary School?
89.5% of students at Bacon County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bacon County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Bacon County Primary School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Alma, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bacon County Primary School?
Bacon County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Alma?
By Resource Investment Index, Bacon County Primary School ranks #3 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 Primary School, Bacon County also operates Bacon County High School (633 students), Bacon County Middle School (462 students), and Bacon County Elementary School (448 students). See the Bacon County district page for the complete list.