Bacon Elementary School

www.wayne.k12.ga.us

590 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bacon Elementary School, located in Jesup, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wayne County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and character development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged student population. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, Bacon Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the development of essential social skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Wayne County community, working closely with families and stakeholders to promote student achievement. Through its official district portal, the school maintains transparency and communication, offering resources to help parents stay informed about school programs, policies, and educational initiatives. Bacon Elementary consistently strives to create a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, engage in critical thinking, and build a strong educational base that serves them well as they progress to higher grade levels.

590

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

116.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bacon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	56
Black	124
Asian	5
Two or More	34

White
371 (62.9 %)
Black
124 (21.0 %)
Hispanic
56 (9.5 %)
Two or More
34 (5.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)

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:	Wayne County
Phone:	(912)427-1077
Website:	http://www.wayne.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	690
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 62

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 88