Porter Elementary School

5802 School Rd
Macon, GA 31216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Porter Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Porter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Porter Elementary School's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Porter Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Porter Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1648 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
37%
20-24%
40%
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
39%
19%
Black
37%
36%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Porter Elementary School's ranking?
Porter Elementary School is ranked #1648 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Porter Elementary School often compared to?
Porter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heard Elementary School, Skyview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Porter Elementary School?
429 students attend Porter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Porter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Porter Elementary School?
Porter Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Porter Elementary School offer ?
Porter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Porter Elementary School part of?
Porter Elementary School is part of Bibb County School District.

School Reviews

5   5/1/2012
ms.menchew is the best teacher in the world so make her the best teacher award.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - broug

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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