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Burgess-peterson Elementary School

1682 Glenwood Ave. Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burgess-peterson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Burgess-peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Burgess-peterson Elementary School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
504 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Burgess-peterson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burgess-peterson Elementary School is 0.62, 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)
#411 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Burgess-peterson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burgess-peterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burgess-peterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Burgess-peterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Burgess-peterson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burgess-peterson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Burgess-peterson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Burgess-peterson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Burgess-peterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Burgess-peterson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Burgess-peterson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burgess-peterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burgess-peterson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burgess-peterson Elementary School's ranking?
Burgess-peterson Elementary School is ranked #411 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Burgess-peterson Elementary School?
504 students attend Burgess-peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Burgess-peterson Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burgess-peterson Elementary School?
Burgess-peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burgess-peterson Elementary School offer ?
Burgess-peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Burgess-peterson Elementary School part of?
Burgess-peterson Elementary School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Burgess-peterson Elementary School located?
Burgess-peterson Elementary School is located in the East Atlanta neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break- No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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