At a glance
Reported students
400
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
596
Porter Elementary School: 400 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 358
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Porter Elementary School
Porter Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Macon. It is one of 35 current school records connected to Bibb County. NCES reports 400 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.3%) and Black (39.5%). English learners represent 28.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Porter Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16%
- Hispanic40.3%
- Black39.5%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bibb County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bruce Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Hartley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Skyview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
423 reported students
Burdell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
433 reported students
Bernd Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
356 reported students
Ingram/Pye Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
450 reported students
Public schools near Porter Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heard Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 596 | 1.1 mi |
| Southfield Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 630 | 3.1 mi |
| Skyview Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 423 | 3.9 mi |
| Bruce Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 411 | 4.9 mi |
| Veterans Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 715 | 5.4 mi |
| Hartley Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 385 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Porter Elementary School
What grades does Porter Elementary School serve?
Porter Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bibb County.
How many students attend Porter Elementary School?
Porter Elementary School reported 400 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 358 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Porter Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 400 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Porter Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Porter Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bibb County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Porter Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Porter Elementary School in?
Porter Elementary School is part of Bibb County, based in Macon, GA, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Porter Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Heard Elementary School (1.1 mi), Southfield Elementary School (3.1 mi), Skyview Elementary School (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.