Bacon County Primary School

www.bcraiders.com

571 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

571

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bacon County Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	84
Black	140
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

White
320 (56.0 %)
Black
140 (24.5 %)
Hispanic
84 (14.7 %)
Two or More
25 (4.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)632-4765
Website:	http://www.bcraiders.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	551
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

Pre-Kindergarten 93

Kindergarten 163

Grade 1 174

Grade 2 141