How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology | Burgess-Peterson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Atlanta, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 844 | 580 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 48.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology | Burgess-Peterson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,368 | $23,046 |
| District | DeKalb County | Atlanta Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology | Burgess-Peterson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.1% | 38.8% |
| African American | 89.3% | 42.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 9.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology | Burgess-Peterson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 915:1 | 484:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.2% | 12.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.