Enrollment
380
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130186002159
Burnett Elementary School — Douglasville, GA
Federal NCES profile for Burnett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burnett Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Burnett Elementary School reports 380 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 45% above the Georgia average and 69% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 380 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Douglas County spends $13,981 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.8% from local sources (property taxes), 43.1% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Burnett Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 45% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 45% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,981
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 380 Top 16% in Georgia — larger than 84% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.8% +45% vs state
NCES ID 130186002159
Student demographics
African American 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
White 4.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 71.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 380:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.2%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County, which includes Burnett Elementary School.
$13,981
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 43.1%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
Similar other schools in Douglasville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
New Manchester Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Connie Dugan Elementary School
Standard public school
647 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Hal Hutchens Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 13:1 students per teacher
Holly Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mount Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Youth Villages at Inner Harbour
Standard public school
46 students 2.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Burnett Elementary School
How many students attend Burnett Elementary School?
Burnett Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is a other school in Douglasville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnett Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burnett Elementary School?
87.8% of students at Burnett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burnett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burnett Elementary School is African American at 71.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Douglasville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnett Elementary School?
Burnett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.