BURDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Burdell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bibb County school district, located in Macon, GA with about 511 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Burdell Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Burdell Elementary School, located on Fort Hill Street in Macon, Georgia, is a public school operating under the Bibb County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education within the district’s broader academic framework. As a neighborhood school, it aims to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth, literacy, and core educational standards required for success in the elementary grades.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the success of its diverse student body, emphasizing community engagement and academic development. By leveraging district-provided resources and curriculum, Burdell Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on student well-being and classroom excellence. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational programming and development in the Macon area.

For more information, contact Burdell Elementary School at (478) 779-2937 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

972 Fort Hill St
Macon, GA 31217
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BURDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Macon, GA with about 511 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bibb County
Total Students:
511
Teachers:
35.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 511 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BURDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
94.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Two or more races
1.6%
White
0.8%
Asian
0.4%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.