R. M. Bacon Elementary School

501 SOUTH THIRD STREET
MILLVILLE, NJ 08332

bacon.millville.org

284 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

R. M. Bacon Elementary School is a public school located in Millville, New Jersey, serving students in the Millville Public School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging the social and emotional growth of its diverse student body. The school is committed to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining a curriculum aligned with state standards and focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills.

In addition to its academic programs, R. M. Bacon Elementary prioritizes a strong school community characterized by collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. The school utilizes various resources to address the needs of its students, often participating in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes and student engagement. By focusing on a structured yet inclusive classroom culture, the school strives to provide a safe and productive space where young learners can build the foundational knowledge necessary for their future educational journeys.

284

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. M. Bacon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	81
Black	111
Asian	4
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
111 (39.1%)
Hispanic
81 (28.5%)
White
55 (19.4%)
Two or More
30 (10.6%)
Asian
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Millville School District
Phone:	(856)327-6100
Website:	http://bacon.millville.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 48