A.L. Burruss Elementary School

370 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

A.L. Burruss Elementary School, located in the Marietta City School District, serves as a cornerstone of its local community in Marietta, Georgia. As an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, the institution is recognized for its commitment to a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum that encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. The school places a high priority on developing the "whole child," blending academic excellence with the cultivation of global-mindedness and cultural awareness.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive and inclusive environment, where educators, parents, and community members work collaboratively to foster student success. Beyond the standard core subjects, A.L. Burruss emphasizes critical thinking and creative problem-solving, preparing students to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. With its focus on the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), the school provides a unique educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong sense of community pride.

370

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A.L. Burruss Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	83
Black	131
Asian	3
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

Black
131 (35.4 %)
White
125 (33.8 %)
Hispanic
83 (22.4 %)
Two or More
26 (7.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Marietta City
Phone:	(770)429-3144
Website:	http://alburruss.marietta-city.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 43