Burke Elementary School serves 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
98%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Burke Elementary School?
396 students attend Burke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Burke Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burke Elementary School?
Burke Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burke Elementary School offer ?
Burke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Burke Elementary School part of?
Burke Elementary School is part of Bibb County School District.
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