A.L. Burruss Elementary School

Summary:

A.L. Burruss Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 370 students in grades PK-5 in Marietta, Georgia, which is part of the Marietta City School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the Marietta City and Georgia state averages in academic proficiency, ranking in the top quarter of elementary schools statewide.

A.L. Burruss maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, which likely contributes to its strong academic performance. The school also spends significantly more per student ($12,139 in 2018-2019) compared to the state average, enabling it to provide additional resources and support. While A.L. Burruss has a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, it still outperforms nearby schools, suggesting the school effectively supports students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to other schools in the Marietta City and Cobb County districts, A.L. Burruss stands out as a top performer, with only the highly selective Marietta Center for Advanced Academics consistently outperforming it.

Over the past decade, A.L. Burruss has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking and academic performance, indicating the school's commitment to continuously enhancing the quality of education it provides. With its strong metrics, dedicated teaching staff, and support for diverse learners, A.L. Burruss Elementary School is a model for other elementary schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 325 Manning Rd SW
       Marietta, GA  30064


(770) 429-3144

District: Marietta City

SchoolDigger Rank:
321st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend A.L. Burruss Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Marietta Middle School
    Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
High:    Marietta High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

African American:
35.4%
White:
33.8%
Hispanic:
22.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.9% Help


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Compare Details A.L. Burruss Elementary School ranks better than 74.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.79. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

A.L. Burruss Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marietta City:

SchoolDigger ranks Marietta City 67th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for A.L. Burruss Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.73 674th 1101 38.8%
2007 45.86 703rd 1125 37.5%
2008 41.01 752nd 1134 33.7%
2009 55.15 562nd 1133 50.4%
2010 57.69 572nd 1183 51.6%
2011 59.21 586th 1212 51.7%
2012 63.05 522nd 1201 56.5%
2013 64.53 495th 1225 59.6%
2014 57.96 621st 1231 49.6%
2015 57.39 478th 1240 61.5%
2016 57.09 471st 1233 61.8%
2017 54.55 490th 1205 59.3%
2018 43.69 659th 1209 45.5%
2019 37.64 751st 1234 39.1%
2021 63.48 406th 1214 66.6%
2022 52.19 540th 1244 56.6%
2023 67.22 369th 1242 70.3%
2024 71.79 321st 1248 74.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for A.L. Burruss Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 342 342
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 521 521
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 567 567
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 566 566
1994 379 199 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1995 370 183 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1996 370 183 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1997 372 138 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1998 377 145 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1999 383 174 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2000 357 211 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2001 337 246 5 26 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2002 311 203 3 29 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2003 311 203 3 29 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2004 292 197 3 26 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2005 237 186 5 33 1 n/a n/a 17 479
2006 165 177 5 30 1 n/a n/a 20 398
2007 134 142 3 32 0 n/a n/a 17 328
2008 155 136 2 31 0 n/a n/a 28 352
2009 147 153 4 53 0 n/a n/a 26 383
2010 132 172 2 31 1 0 21 0 359
2011 128 183 8 38 2 0 20 0 379
2012 149 168 6 45 1 1 19 0 389
2013 160 210 7 47 1 1 17 0 443
2014 184 199 11 58 1 1 19 0 473
2015 190 196 11 71 2 0 20 0 490
2016 182 159 8 82 0 0 20 0 451
2017 192 187 8 83 2 0 25 0 497
2018 195 176 5 88 4 2 25 0 495
2019 177 182 6 89 3 2 21 0 480
2020 151 160 7 82 3 2 21 0 426
2021 129 170 7 83 0 0 17 0 406
2022 115 163 4 74 0 0 29 0 385
2023 125 131 3 83 2 0 26 0 370

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 A.L. Burruss Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 342 22.0 15.5 22.2
1991 521 30.0 17.3 16.9
1992 567 31.5 18.0 15.9
1993 566 30.0 18.9 16.8
1994 585 34.5 17.0 30.1
1995 566 33.5 16.9 29.9
1996 566 33.5 16.9 29.9
1997 528 35.0 15.1 27.3
1998 540 37.6 14.4 30.4
1999 573 42.5 13.5 28.8
2000 591 43.5 13.6 30.8
2001 614 39.5 15.5 30
2002 546 39.0 14.0 33.3
2003 546 39.0 14.0 33.3
2004 518 37.0 14.0 32.8
2005 479 39.5 12.1 38.1
2006 398 32.5 12.2 45.8
2007 328 32.5 10.1 45.3
2008 352 33.5 10.5 43.2
2009 383 36.0 10.6 52.1
2010 359 32.0 11.2 52.6
2011 379 31.3 12.1 54.1
2012 389 30.7 12.6 53.7
2013 443 34.5 12.8 54.6
2014 473 35.5 13.3 49.5
2015 490 36.0 13.6 49.8
2016 451 36.0 12.5 47
2017 497 38.0 13.0 48.7
2018 495 38.6 12.8 41
2019 480 38.5 12.4 40.8
2020 426 36.5 11.6 48.8
2021 406 35.5 11.4 47.8
2022 385 34.7 11.0 n/a
2023 370 33.5 11.0 48.9

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 A.L. Burruss Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 342 22.0 15.5 22.2
1991 521 30.0 17.3 16.9
1992 567 31.5 18.0 15.9
1993 566 30.0 18.9 16.8
1994 585 34.5 17.0 30.1
1995 566 33.5 16.9 29.9
1996 566 33.5 16.9 29.9
1997 528 35.0 15.1 27.3
1998 540 37.6 14.4 30.4
1999 573 42.5 13.5 28.8
2000 591 43.5 13.6 30.8
2001 614 39.5 15.5 30
2002 546 39.0 14.0 33.3
2003 546 39.0 14.0 33.3
2004 518 37.0 14.0 32.8
2005 479 39.5 12.1 38.1
2006 398 32.5 12.2 45.8
2007 328 32.5 10.1 45.3
2008 352 33.5 10.5 43.2
2009 383 36.0 10.6 52.1
2010 359 32.0 11.2 52.6
2011 379 31.3 12.1 54.1
2012 389 30.7 12.6 53.7
2013 443 34.5 12.8 54.6
2014 473 35.5 13.3 49.5
2015 490 36.0 13.6 49.8
2016 451 36.0 12.5 47
2017 497 38.0 13.0 48.7
2018 495 38.6 12.8 41
2019 480 38.5 12.4 40.8
2020 426 36.5 11.6 48.8
2021 406 35.5 11.4 47.8
2022 385 34.7 11.0 n/a
2023 370 33.5 11.0 48.9

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 A.L. Burruss Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $471 (4.4%) $10,296 (95.6%) $10,767
2018 $426 (3.6%) $11,301 (96.4%) $11,727
2019 $368 (3.0%) $11,770 (97.0%) $12,139

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A.L. Burruss Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 751st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 369th of 1242 Elementary schools
 31.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (A.L. Burruss Elementary School)38.660.4
 21.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marietta City)41.348.4
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A.L. Burruss Elementary School)34.353.1
 18.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marietta City)51.354.8
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A.L. Burruss Elementary School)4435.8
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marietta City)47.241.2
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (A.L. Burruss Elementary School)55.150.9
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marietta City)55.552.2
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (A.L. Burruss Elementary School)40.750
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marietta City)45.343.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (A.L. Burruss Elementary School)22.246.2
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marietta City)40.543.5
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (A.L. Burruss Elementary School)25.635.1
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Marietta City)40.132.2
 7.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students480370
 22.9%
African American182131
 28%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic8983
 6.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White177125
 29.4%
Two or More Races2126
 23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.8%48.9%
 8.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about A.L. Burruss Elementary School

A.L. Burruss Elementary School ranks 321st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend A.L. Burruss Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marietta Middle School
Middle : Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
High : Marietta High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended A.L. Burruss Elementary School.

Students at A.L. Burruss Elementary School are 35% African American, 34% White, 22% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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