PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Porter Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bibb County school district, located in Macon, GA with about 418 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 26 teachers, Porter Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Porter Elementary School, located on School Road in Macon, Georgia, is a public institution serving the educational needs of students within the Bibb County School District. As a neighborhood school, it is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that focuses on foundational learning and student development. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where children from the surrounding community can thrive socially and intellectually.
By leveraging the resources provided by the Bibb County school system, Porter Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. The school maintains a focus on student achievement and community engagement, encouraging parental involvement to strengthen the overall educational experience. Through its mission, Porter Elementary seeks to inspire academic curiosity and personal responsibility in every student who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact Porter Elementary School at (478) 779-4350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Macon, GA 31216
(478) 779-4350
PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Macon, GA with about 418 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bibb County
- Total Students:
- 418
- Teachers:
- 26.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 418 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 35.2%
- White
- 33.0%
- Black or African American
- 26.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.