Burgess-Peterson Elementary School

504 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Burgess-Peterson Academy (BPA), located in the vibrant Reynoldstown neighborhood of Atlanta, is a pre-K through 5th-grade school that places a strong emphasis on project-based learning and community engagement. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, the institution focuses on fostering critical thinking, global citizenship, and inquiry-based instruction. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while encouraging them to connect their classroom learning to real-world issues, helping them develop into well-rounded, thoughtful individuals.

Beyond its academic rigor, Burgess-Peterson is known for its highly active school community and unique campus culture. It features a robust outdoor learning program, including a well-regarded school garden and chicken coop, which serve as hands-on laboratories for science and environmental education. With a mission centered on equity and excellence, the school benefits from a dedicated parent-teacher association and strong neighborhood support, making it a focal point of the local Atlanta Public Schools community.

504

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burgess-Peterson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	19
Black	252
Asian	10
Two or More	45

Black
252 (50.0 %)
White
178 (35.3 %)
Two or More
45 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.8 %)
Asian
10 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-3400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 69