Burgess-Peterson Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1682 Glenwood Ave. SE
       Atlanta, GA  30316


(404) 802-3400

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
177th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,953 Help


Students who attend Burgess-Peterson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Martin L. King Junior Middle School
High:    Maynard Jackson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  504

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.0%
White:
35.3%
Two or more races:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.8% Help


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Compare Details Burgess-Peterson Elementary School ranks better than 85.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 7th among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (50%), White (35.3%), two or more races (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burgess-Peterson Elementary School is 13.4. 36 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Burgess-Peterson Elementary School employs 37.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burgess-Peterson Elementary School is $16,953. 26 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Burgess-Peterson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Atlanta Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Public Schools 151st of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burgess-Peterson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.23 572nd 1101 48.0%
2007 34.37 843rd 1125 25.1%
2008 49.85 647th 1134 42.9%
2009 52.47 603rd 1133 46.8%
2010 54.23 638th 1183 46.1%
2011 49.94 716th 1212 40.9%
2012 31.15 942nd 1201 21.6%
2013 52.05 718th 1225 41.4%
2014 58.53 613th 1231 50.2%
2015 40.35 724th 1240 41.6%
2016 51.66 544th 1233 55.9%
2017 55.53 474th 1205 60.7%
2018 59.69 439th 1209 63.7%
2019 58.53 478th 1234 61.3%
2022 72.42 317th 1244 74.5%
2023 85.35 177th 1242 85.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Burgess-Peterson Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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by a citizen
Thursday, May 3, 2018

Open Quote Very caring and qualified teachers, administrators, and staff. The students do well here in all regards. They are given excellent resources and offered great programs at this school--social-emotional learning, gardening, the famous, wait-listed biolingual classrooms! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, June 22, 2014

Open Quote I don't know why I should be impressed by an organic garden (suggested by another writer). But I am impressed by Burgess-Peterson's test scores, classroom discipline and the overall responsiveness and commitment to success exhibited by the staff and administration. The facility is newer and is an attractive environment that is conducive for learning. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 2, 2014

Open Quote Burgess Peterson Academy is on the move to becoming one of the top elementary schools in the area. BPA has a lot to offer and has been making the news due to significant progress in improving test scores. Administrative accountability and parental involvement are key elements to BPA's success. Tour the school and the student's organic garden on campus and you will be impressed with this neighborhood gem. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Burgess-Peterson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 1 414 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 417
2006 1 379 0 3 0 n/a n/a 6 389
2007 0 383 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 386
2008 6 314 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 326
2009 3 291 0 4 0 n/a n/a 2 300
2010 3 283 0 11 0 0 2 0 299
2011 18 237 0 5 0 0 2 0 262
2012 19 291 0 7 0 1 4 0 322
2013 32 306 0 5 0 1 2 0 346
2014 41 297 0 6 0 0 4 0 348
2015 35 306 1 11 0 1 7 0 361
2016 40 300 0 10 0 0 6 0 356
2017 61 301 0 8 0 0 18 0 388
2018 90 349 2 10 1 0 22 0 474
2019 111 354 2 17 2 0 34 0 520
2020 138 338 0 13 3 0 32 0 524
2021 165 316 1 19 3 0 35 0 539
2022 153 273 4 20 3 2 38 0 493
2023 178 252 10 19 0 0 45 0 504

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burgess-Peterson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 417 35.2 11.8 76.7
2006 389 32.4 12.0 90.1
2007 386 30.3 12.7 91.4
2008 326 29.0 11.2 88
2009 300 26.0 11.5 99.7
2010 299 27.0 11.0 99
2011 262 28.0 9.3 92.7
2012 322 25.0 12.8 79.5
2013 346 30.2 11.4 80.6
2014 348 31.7 10.9 75
2015 361 35.0 10.3 71.2
2016 356 32.0 11.1 99.2
2017 388 29.8 13.0 100
2018 474 42.6 11.1 100
2019 520 40.2 12.9 100
2020 524 40.2 13.0 78.6
2021 539 40.4 13.3 14.3
2022 493 39.8 12.3 n/a
2023 504 37.5 13.4 30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Burgess-Peterson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 417 35.2 11.8 76.7
2006 389 32.4 12.0 90.1
2007 386 30.3 12.7 91.4
2008 326 29.0 11.2 88
2009 300 26.0 11.5 99.7
2010 299 27.0 11.0 99
2011 262 28.0 9.3 92.7
2012 322 25.0 12.8 79.5
2013 346 30.2 11.4 80.6
2014 348 31.7 10.9 75
2015 361 35.0 10.3 71.2
2016 356 32.0 11.1 99.2
2017 388 29.8 13.0 100
2018 474 42.6 11.1 100
2019 520 40.2 12.9 100
2020 524 40.2 13.0 78.6
2021 539 40.4 13.3 14.3
2022 493 39.8 12.3 n/a
2023 504 37.5 13.4 30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Burgess-Peterson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,655 (8.4%) $17,971 (91.6%) $19,626
2018 $964 (5.1%) $17,808 (94.9%) $18,772
2019 $969 (5.7%) $15,983 (94.3%) $16,953

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burgess-Peterson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 478th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 177th of 1242 Elementary schools
 24.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burgess-Peterson Elementary School)6064
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)36.934.5
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Burgess-Peterson Elementary School)61.462.8
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)45.136.7
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Burgess-Peterson Elementary School)44.672.6
 28%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)35.733.7
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burgess-Peterson Elementary School)51.664.5
 12.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)42.335.9
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Burgess-Peterson Elementary School)43.565.6
 22.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)38.735.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burgess-Peterson Elementary School)35.543.8
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)33.729.5
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Burgess-Peterson Elementary School)35.551.6
 16.1%
   5th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)37.729.7
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students520504
 3.1%
African American354252
 28.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian210
 400%
Hispanic1719
 11.8%
Pacific Islander00
White111178
 60.4%
Two or More Races3445
 32.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%30.8%
 69.2%


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Students who attend Burgess-Peterson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martin L. King Junior Middle School
High : Maynard Jackson High School

Students at Burgess-Peterson Elementary School are 50% African American, 35% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Burgess-Peterson Elementary School ranks 177th of 1243 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 504 students attended Burgess-Peterson Elementary School.


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