Jordye Bacon Elementary School serves 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 78% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 94% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)78%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)94%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
56%
36%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Jordye Bacon Elementary School?
478 students attend Jordye Bacon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Jordye Bacon Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jordye Bacon Elementary School?
Jordye Bacon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jordye Bacon Elementary School offer ?
Jordye Bacon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jordye Bacon Elementary School part of?
Jordye Bacon Elementary School is part of Liberty County School District.
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