Bacon County Elementary School

Bacon County
523 E 16th St
Alma, GA 31510
451 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Bacon County Elementary School, located in Alma, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Bacon County School District. As part of the "Raiders" athletic and community identity, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the primary grades, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, community engagement, and the preparation of children for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school functions as a central hub for the small community of Alma. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and fostering a positive school climate, Bacon County Elementary aims to bridge the gap between early childhood education and the higher-level challenges students will encounter in middle and high school. The school’s administration and faculty prioritize parent-teacher collaboration and local involvement to ensure that students receive a well-rounded foundation in a close-knit, rural educational setting.
451
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    247 (54.8 %)
  • Black
    108 (23.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    71 (15.7 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (5.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bacon County
Phone: (912)632-4133
Website: http://www.bcraiders.com
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 448
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 137
Grade 4 153
Grade 5 161
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bacon County Primary School
Bacon County
571 Students
251 Cumberland Rd
Alma, GA 31510 (2.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd