- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tyrone, GA
Robert J. Burch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert J. Burch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130213002116
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert J. Burch Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tyrone · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert J. Burch Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J. Burch Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tyrone, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213002116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Robert J. Burch Elementary School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 130213002116 · Tyrone, GA Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 11.7:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcintosh High School (1,762 students)
Robert J. Burch Elementary School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Robert J. Burch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcintosh High
Mcintosh High School
1,762 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
1,360 students
- Starrs Mill Hi
Starrs Mill High School
1,357 students
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High School
1,303 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
1,189 students
- This school 528
Robert J. Burch Elementary School
528 students
What this shows Robert J. Burch Elementary School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert J. Burch Elementary School compares
Robert J. Burch 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 30% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Georgia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
White 13.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: African American at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Robert J. Burch Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert J. Burch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert J. Burch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Robert J. Burch Elementary School
How many students attend Robert J. Burch Elementary School?
Robert J. Burch Elementary School has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tyrone, GA. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert J. Burch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert J. Burch Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Robert J. Burch Elementary School?
42.5% of students at Robert J. Burch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert J. Burch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert J. Burch Elementary School is African American at 51.9% of enrollment, in Tyrone, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert J. Burch Elementary School?
Robert J. Burch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Robert J. Burch Elementary School rank among public schools in Tyrone?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J. Burch Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tyrone, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Robert J. Burch Elementary School, Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students), Fayette County High School (1,360 students), and Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.