Burnette Elementary School

3221 McGinnis Ferry Road
Suwanee, GA 30024

721 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Burnette Elementary School, located on McGinnis Ferry Road in Suwanee, Georgia, is a highly regarded institution within the Gwinnett County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse community in the northern part of the county, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school’s mission emphasizes building strong foundations for young learners, utilizing a comprehensive curriculum that aims to balance core academics with social-emotional development.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Burnette Elementary is recognized for its active school community and collaborative culture. The school benefits from strong parental involvement and offers a variety of extracurricular programs that allow students to explore interests in arts, athletics, and technology. With a focus on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond, Burnette remains a staple of the local Suwanee area, consistently striving to maintain high standards of teaching and student achievement.

721

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burnette Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	124
Black	227
Asian	166
Two or More	58
American Indian	4

Black
227 (31.5 %)
Asian
166 (23.0 %)
White
142 (19.7 %)
Hispanic
124 (17.2 %)
Two or More
58 (8.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(678)546-2170
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 7

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burnette Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	130
Grade 3	115
Grade 4	132
Grade 5	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burnette Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	365	50.6%
Male	356	49.4%

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