Burdell Elementary School

schools.bibb.k12.ga.us/burdell

442 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

442

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burdell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	19
Black	402
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Black
402 (91.0 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.3 %)
White
10 (2.3 %)
Two or More
8 (1.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Bibb County
Phone:	(478)779-2937
Website:	http://schools.bibb.k12.ga.us/burdell
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
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 29

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burdell Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burdell Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	208	47.1%
Male	234	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)