- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marietta, GA
A.L. Burruss Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for A.L. Burruss Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130351001338
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A.L. Burruss Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
A.L. Burruss Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A.L. Burruss Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
District: Marietta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130351001338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
A.L. Burruss Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 130351001338 · Marietta, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 12.4:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Marietta High School (2,526 students)
A.L. Burruss Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
A.L. Burruss Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marietta High
Marietta High School
2,526 students
- Marietta Middl
Marietta Middle School
1,352 students
- Lockheed Eleme 734
Lockheed Elementary School
734 students
- Marietta Sixth 678
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
678 students
- West Side Elem 556
West Side Elementary School
556 students
- This school 409
A.L. Burruss Elementary School
409 students
What this shows A.L. Burruss Elementary School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How A.L. Burruss Elementary School compares
A.L. Burruss Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Georgia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,612
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.2%
White 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, A.L. Burruss Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marietta City reports $17,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A.L. Burruss Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marietta Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lockheed Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marietta Sixth Grade Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A.L. Burruss Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Marietta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lockheed Elementary School
Standard public school
734 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
West Side Elementary School
Standard public school
556 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Dunleith Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Sawyer Road Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Park Street Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Hickory Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about A.L. Burruss Elementary School
How many students attend A.L. Burruss Elementary School?
A.L. Burruss Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marietta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A.L. Burruss Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A.L. Burruss Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A.L. Burruss Elementary School?
44.3% of students at A.L. Burruss Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A.L. Burruss Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at A.L. Burruss Elementary School is African American at 35.2% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A.L. Burruss Elementary School?
A.L. Burruss Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A.L. Burruss Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, A.L. Burruss Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Marietta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marietta on the city page.
What other schools are in Marietta City?
Besides A.L. Burruss Elementary School, Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (2,526 students), Marietta Middle School (1,352 students), and Lockheed Elementary School (734 students). See the Marietta City district page for the complete list.