Robert J. Burch Elementary School

www.fcboe.org/rjbes

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Robert J. Burch Elementary School is a public school located in Tyrone, Georgia, serving as part of the Fayette County Public School System. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. It serves students in the elementary grades, focusing on building a strong educational foundation through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Robert J. Burch Elementary prioritizes community engagement and character development. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. By integrating modern instructional practices with an active school culture, the institution strives to prepare its students for future success, both within the Fayette County school district and beyond. Further details regarding school events, faculty, and administrative policies can be found on their official website via the Fayette County Public Schools portal.

579

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert J. Burch Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	126
Black	315
Asian	10
Two or More	43

Black
315 (54.4 %)
Hispanic
126 (21.8 %)
White
85 (14.7 %)
Two or More
43 (7.4 %)
Asian
10 (1.7 %)

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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(770)969-2820
Website:	http://www.fcboe.org/rjbes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 36

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 79