- Enrollment
- 1,576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Bacon Elementary School grew from 590 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 130555000716 · Jesup, GA Other · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 14.7:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (1,576 students)
Bacon Elementary School grew from 590 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bacon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
1,576 students
- Jesup Elementa
Jesup Elementary School
706 students
- This school
Bacon Elementary School
690 students
- Arthur William 626
Arthur Williams Middle School
626 students
- Martha Rawls S 543
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
543 students
- Martha Puckett 541
Martha Puckett Middle School
541 students
What this shows Bacon Elementary School reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bacon Elementary School compares
Bacon Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Wayne County reports $13,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~690 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), up 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.