Enrollment
551
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bacon County Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bacon County Primary School
Bacon County Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Alma, Georgia, enrolling 551 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 551 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 543 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #479, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bacon County also operates Bacon County High School (633 students) and Bacon County Middle School (462 students) alongside Bacon County Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bacon County Primary School compares
Bacon County Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bacon County, which includes Bacon County Primary School.
$14,096
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 56.1%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Alma on the city page.
Is Bacon County Primary School a good school?
Bacon County Primary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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