Enrollment
528
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert J. Burch Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert J. Burch Elementary School
Robert J. Burch Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tyrone, Georgia, enrolling 528 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 528 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 360 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #127.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 528 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students) and Fayette County High School (1,360 students) alongside Robert J. Burch Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert J. Burch Elementary School compares
Robert J. Burch Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Robert J. Burch Elementary School.
$13,095
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.4%
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.
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
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tyrone on the city page.
Is Robert J. Burch Elementary School a good school?
Robert J. Burch Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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