- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, GA
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burgess-Peterson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130012003471
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #31 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burgess-Peterson Elementary School ranks #31 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012003471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 130012003471 · Atlanta, GA Other · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 15.7:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- Midtown High S
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Ma
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- This school 580
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School
580 students
What this shows Burgess-Peterson Elementary School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burgess-Peterson Elementary School compares
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 57% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.6%
White 38.8%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Burgess-Peterson Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burgess-Peterson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burgess-Peterson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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Charles R. Drew Charter School
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Charles Drew Charter Ja/Sr Academy
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Cobb Horizon High School
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Morris Brandon Elementary School
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Nationwide other 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 (~580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Burgess-Peterson Elementary School
How many students attend Burgess-Peterson Elementary School?
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burgess-Peterson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burgess-Peterson Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burgess-Peterson Elementary School?
25.8% of students at Burgess-Peterson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burgess-Peterson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burgess-Peterson Elementary School is African American at 42.6% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burgess-Peterson Elementary School?
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Burgess-Peterson Elementary School rank among schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Burgess-Peterson Elementary School ranks #31 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Burgess-Peterson Elementary School, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Midtown High School (1,696 students), and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.