Bernd Elementary School

www.bcsdk12.net

356 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bernd Elementary School, located on Ocmulgee East Blvd in Macon, Georgia, is a dedicated member of the Bibb County School District. The school serves a diverse student population in the local community, focusing on providing a foundational education that balances academic achievement with character development. By leveraging the resources of the larger Bibb County district, the school aims to create a supportive learning environment where students can build the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.

The school is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and engagement, often utilizing a mix of traditional instruction and technology-integrated learning to meet the needs of its students. As part of its commitment to excellence, Bernd Elementary works closely with families and community stakeholders to ensure that students are not only meeting state curriculum standards but also developing the social and emotional tools required to transition confidently into middle school and beyond.

356

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bernd Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	6
Black	301
Asian	3
Two or More	16

Black
301 (84.6%)
White
30 (8.4%)
Two or More
16 (4.5%)
Hispanic
6 (1.7%)
Asian
3 (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:	Bibb County
Phone:	(478)779-2730
Website:	http://www.bcsdk12.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
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 26

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bernd Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bernd Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	52.8%
Male	168	47.2%

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