Enrollment
690
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jesup, GA
Bacon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bacon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130555000716
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bacon Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Jesup · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bacon Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bacon Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jesup, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bacon Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bacon Elementary School
Bacon Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jesup, Georgia, enrolling 690 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 690 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 349 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #323, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 690 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jesup's public schools, it stands alongside Jesup Elementary School (706 students): Bacon Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 14.4:1).
Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (1,576 students) and Jesup Elementary School (706 students) alongside Bacon Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Bacon Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$13,281
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 690 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 57.0%
African American 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Bacon Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County, which includes Bacon Elementary School.
$13,281
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 50.0%
Federal 21.5%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jesup Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur Williams Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martha Puckett Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bacon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Jesup
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~690 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bacon Elementary School
How many students attend Bacon Elementary School?
Bacon Elementary School has 690 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jesup, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bacon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bacon Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bacon Elementary School?
75.3% of students at Bacon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bacon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bacon Elementary School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Jesup, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bacon Elementary School?
Bacon Elementary 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Jesup?
By Resource Investment Index, Bacon Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jesup, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jesup on the city page.
Is Bacon Elementary School a good school?
Bacon Elementary 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 Wayne County?
Besides Bacon Elementary School, Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (1,576 students), Jesup Elementary School (706 students), and Arthur Williams Middle School (626 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.
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