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#1009 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 44% in state
Bacon Elementary School
Elementary School · Wayne County · Jesup, GA
A Wayne County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1425 W Orange St, Jesup, GA 31545
- Math 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bacon Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bacon Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,260
Median home value
$146,800
Median rent
$834/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.6 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Martha Rawls Smith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Jesup Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 691 | Compare → |
| Odum Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wayne County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bacon Elementary School is listed in Wayne County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bacon Elementary School
Bacon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jesup, GA, part of Wayne County, serving approximately 634 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,009 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bacon Elementary School
What grades does Bacon Elementary School serve?
Bacon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bacon Elementary School?
Bacon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 634 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bacon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bacon Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bacon Elementary School rank in GA?
Bacon Elementary School ranks #1,009 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Bacon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bacon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bacon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bacon Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bacon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bacon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bacon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bacon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bacon Elementary School?
95.3% of students at Bacon Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 634
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (912) 427-1077
- Area population (ZIP 31545)
- 16,057
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31545; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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