BACON COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Bacon County Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bacon County school district, located in Alma, GA with about 589 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Bacon County Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bacon County Primary School, located in Alma, Georgia, serves as the foundational educational institution for the Bacon County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental needs of young learners in the early grades, fostering a supportive environment aimed at building essential academic and social-emotional skills. The school is dedicated to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success by emphasizing core curriculum mastery and the cultivation of positive learning habits during these critical formative years.

As part of the "Raiders" community, the school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Alma community. The school’s digital presence, hosted through the district’s website, serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access vital information, such as academic calendars, school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction and community involvement, Bacon County Primary School strives to provide a stable and engaging starting point for every child’s educational journey.

For more information, contact Bacon County Primary School at (912) 632-4765 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

251 Cumberland Rd
Alma, GA 31510
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BACON COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Alma, GA with about 589 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bacon County
Total Students:
589
Teachers:
38.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 589 students

White
55.9%
Black or African American
22.6%
Hispanic/Latino
15.3%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.