Burdell Elementary School

Q: Is Burdell Elementary School a good school?

Burdell Elementary School ranks 780 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Burdell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Macon, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 442 students. The school is part of the Bibb County School District, which is ranked 173 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Burdell Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking between 780-1059 over the past 10 years and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burdell Elementary consistently underperforms the Bibb County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.2% of 3rd graders, 27.3% of 4th graders, and 33.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2% at the state level, respectively. The school's math and science proficiency rates also lag behind the district and state. Additionally, Burdell Elementary has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite spending more per student ($11,786 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools, the school's academic performance has not improved.

Burdell Elementary consistently underperforms the nearby Bernd Elementary, Rosa Taylor Elementary, and Bruce Elementary, which also serve economically disadvantaged student populations. These schools have similarly low test scores and rankings, suggesting systemic challenges within the Bibb County School District. Burdell Elementary's ranking and performance on the Milestones Assessments have remained stagnant or declined over the past 10 years, despite consistent funding and a low student-teacher ratio, indicating the need for more comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to address the unique needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

972 Fort Hill St
Macon, GA 31217

(478) 779-2937

District: Bibb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
780^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,786

Students who attend Burdell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Appling Middle School
High:	Northeast High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 431

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.3%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burdell Elementary School ranks worse than 62.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 9^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Bibb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.77. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.3%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burdell Elementary School is 13, which is the 3^rd best among 20 elementary schools in the Bibb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Burdell Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burdell Elementary School is $11,786, which is the 2^nd highest among 20 elementary schools in the Bibb County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Burdell Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bibb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bibb County 173^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burdell Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	14.36	1005^th	1101	8.7%
2007	16.28	1013^th	1125	10.0%
2008	18.96	1001^st	1134	11.7%
2009	16.84	1016^th	1133	10.3%
2010	14.36	1077^th	1183	9.0%
2011	15.42	1095^th	1212	9.7%
2012	24.47	996^th	1201	17.1%
2013	32.24	955^th	1225	22.0%
2014	24.11	1029^th	1231	16.4%
2015	19.17	1023^rd	1240	17.5%
2016	19.85	1004^th	1233	18.6%
2017	20.36	968^th	1205	19.7%
2018	14.08	1059^th	1209	12.4%
2019	19.97	1002^nd	1234	18.8%
2021	18.79	975^th	1214	19.7%
2022	19.68	996^th	1244	19.9%
2023	22.11	971^st	1242	21.8%
2024	34.77	780^th	1248	37.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Burdell Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	2	558	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	565
2005	3	491	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	4	503
2006	0	413	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	5	421
2007	1	409	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	13	426
2008	3	472	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	17	499
2009	6	466	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	9	488
2010	8	461	0	9	0	0	19	0	497
2011	5	436	1	27	0	0	18	0	487
2012	10	452	1	14	0	0	14	0	491
2013	14	451	1	28	0	0	7	0	501
2014	10	463	1	26	0	1	6	0	507
2015	14	496	1	24	0	0	7	0	542
2016	11	457	2	20	0	0	10	0	500
2017	8	456	3	22	0	1	5	0	495
2018	4	485	2	12	0	0	8	0	511
2019	5	453	3	12	0	1	8	0	482
2020	10	447	4	17	1	0	3	0	482
2021	11	437	1	15	1	0	2	0	467
2022	12	424	2	16	2	0	7	0	463
2023	10	402	2	19	1	0	8	0	442
2024	7	389	2	24	1	0	8	0	431

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burdell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	565	29.5	19.2	87.4
2005	503	32.3	15.6	100.2
2006	421	29.5	14.3	99
2007	426	32.0	13.3	98.1
2008	499	29.8	16.7	96.7
2009	488	31.0	15.7	98.5
2010	497	33.8	14.7	95.8
2011	487	35.6	13.6	93.6
2012	491	33.7	14.5	93.9
2013	501	33.5	14.9	94.4
2014	507	32.8	15.4	96.3
2015	542	33.0	16.4	98.5
2016	500	33.0	15.1	99.2
2017	495	31.4	15.7	99
2018	511	35.4	14.4	99.2
2019	482	37.9	12.7	99
2020	482	35.5	13.5	94.8
2021	467	36.5	12.7	100
2022	463	34.5	13.4	n/a
2023	442	31.0	14.2	100
2024	431	33.0	13.0	81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Burdell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	565	29.5	19.2	87.4
2005	503	32.3	15.6	100.2
2006	421	29.5	14.3	99
2007	426	32.0	13.3	98.1
2008	499	29.8	16.7	96.7
2009	488	31.0	15.7	98.5
2010	497	33.8	14.7	95.8
2011	487	35.6	13.6	93.6
2012	491	33.7	14.5	93.9
2013	501	33.5	14.9	94.4
2014	507	32.8	15.4	96.3
2015	542	33.0	16.4	98.5
2016	500	33.0	15.1	99.2
2017	495	31.4	15.7	99
2018	511	35.4	14.4	99.2
2019	482	37.9	12.7	99
2020	482	35.5	13.5	94.8
2021	467	36.5	12.7	100
2022	463	34.5	13.4	n/a
2023	442	31.0	14.2	100
2024	431	33.0	13.0	81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Burdell Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,235 (13.0%)	$8,282 (87.0%)	$9,517
2018	$1,307 (12.6%)	$9,043 (87.4%)	$10,351
2019	$1,238 (10.5%)	$10,548 (89.5%)	$11,786

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burdell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1002^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 971^st of 1242 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burdell Elementary School)	23	22.4	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bibb County)	26.9	22.7	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Burdell Elementary School)	28.4	24.1	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bibb County)	30.8	23.6	7.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Burdell Elementary School)	15.6	23	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bibb County)	27.7	19	8.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burdell Elementary School)	19.5	23	3.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bibb County)	32.8	23.5	9.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Burdell Elementary School)	28.6	22.1	6.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bibb County)	32	23.6	8.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burdell Elementary School)	40.5	18.2	22.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bibb County)	26.3	15.7	10.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Burdell Elementary School)	20.2	24.7	4.5%
5th Grade Science (Bibb County)	27	25.4	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	482	442	8.3%
African American	453	402	11.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	12	19	58.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	5	10	100%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99%	100%	1%

Schools Near Burdell Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burdell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	972 Fort Hill St	Macon	31217	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2937	431	33	13.0	81.0%	7 (1.6%)	389 (90.3%)	24 (5.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	34.8	780^th of 1248 public elementary schools	37.5%		22.1	971^st of 1242 public elementary schools	21.8%	191	28.2	27.3	33.3				38.6	39.4	27.3				33.3			$11,786	$1,238	$10,548
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1307 Shurling Dr	Macon	31211	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2100	639	38	16.8	83.6%	23 (3.6%)	576 (90.1%)	15 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.4%)	16.9	1064^th of 1248 public elementary schools	14.7%		16.7	1071^st of 1242 public elementary schools	13.8%	7	17.8	6.3	26.7				19.1	8.4	25.3				36.0			$9,755	$1,177	$8,578
Williams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Pursley St	Macon	31201	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3660	334	26	12.8	92.5%	7 (2.1%)	301 (90.1%)	10 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.8%)	6.2	1238^th of 1248 public elementary schools	0.8%		5.6	1236^th of 1242 public elementary schools	0.5%	2	5.9	8.9	10.9				9.8	19.6	5.5				3.6			$12,630	$1,807	$10,823
Alexander II Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1156 College St	Macon	31201	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(478) 779-2679	479	36	13.4	43.4%	56 (11.7%)	387 (80.8%)	12 (2.5%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	79.5	240^th of 1248 public elementary schools	80.8%		86.9	162^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	87.0%	78	55.6	39.7	83.1				49.4	52.1	75.4				81.5			$10,674	$759	$9,914
Vineville Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	2260 Vineville Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3226	475	37	12.9	51.4%	73 (15.4%)	356 (74.9%)	24 (5.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	43.2	649^th of 1248 public elementary schools	48.0%		45.1	619^th of 1242 public elementary schools	50.2%	30	31.6	27.9	49.2				35.5	36.1	15.9				61.9			$9,790	$912	$8,879
Ingram/Pye Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	855 Anthony Rd	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3000	455	33	14.0	92.7%	2 (0.4%)	425 (93.4%)	17 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	5.3	1243^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	0.4%		5.4	1239^th of 1242 public elementary schools	0.2%	4	6.9	6.9	10.3				6.8	8.3	2.9				13.2			$11,711	$1,707	$10,004
Cirrus Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1870 Pio Nono Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(478) 250-1376	498	33	15.3	100.0%	3 (0.6%)	457 (91.8%)	14 (2.8%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	10.5	1177^th of 1248 public elementary schools	5.7%		8.3	1209^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.7%	32	22.2	6.0	17.4	19.4	14.5	27.8	24.4	16.4	4.3	6.5	7.3	22.2	0.0	8.3	8.6	$9,807	$2,477	$7,331
Bernd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4160 Ocmulgee East Blvd	Macon	31217	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2730	408	30	13.8	76.0%	23 (5.6%)	354 (86.8%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	15.6	1092^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	12.5%		8.5	1205^th of 1242 public elementary schools	3.0%	113	19.3	19.4	25.0				17.5	24.2	14.1				20.3			$10,122	$1,205	$8,917
Rosa Taylor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2976 Crestline Dr	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3563	578	42	13.9	66.4%	79 (13.7%)	414 (71.6%)	51 (8.8%)	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.8%)	9	1206^th of 1248 public elementary schools	3.4%		12.9	1122^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	9.7%	84	14.1	11.8	16.3				19.2	13.2	3.3				14.1			$11,623	$1,458	$10,166
Bruce Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3660 Houston Ave	Macon	31206	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4558	417	30	14.1	91.1%	19 (4.6%)	360 (86.3%)	26 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	10.2	1182^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	5.3%		8.9	1201^st of 1242 public elementary schools	3.3%	19	7.8	13.8	15.7				10.8	12.3	10.0				25.7			$10,504	$1,300	$9,204

Frequently Asked Questions about Burdell Elementary School

How many students attend Burdell Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended Burdell Elementary School.

Is Burdell Elementary School a good school?

Burdell Elementary School ranks 780^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Burdell Elementary School?

Students at Burdell Elementary School are 90% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.

What schools do graduates of Burdell Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Burdell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Appling Middle School
High : Northeast High School

What district is Burdell Elementary School in?

Bibb County

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