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Elementary Schools

Burgess-Peterson Elementary School

Atlanta Public Schools · DeKalb County · 1682 Glenwood Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316.0

(404)802-3400

9/10
#175
Rank 175 out of 1,259
Top 14%
English Language Arts10/10 · #121 · 90th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #200 · 84th percentile
Science8/10 · #250 · 79th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Burgess-Peterson Elementary sits in the Grant Park and East Atlanta corridor, one of Atlanta's most character-rich pockets where bungalow-lined streets meet a tight-knit community vibe that spills right into the school culture. Families drawn to urban living without sacrificing strong academics tend to love it here — the school consistently punches well above average across English, math, and science, making it one of the more quietly impressive options in the Atlanta Public Schools system. It's the kind of place where engaged parents, a walkable neighborhood, and solid classroom performance all come together in a way that feels genuinely earned.

Student Demographics

262 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
124 (47%)
White
94 (36%)
Multiple Races
21 (8%)
Hispanic
18 (7%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged262 (100%)
Students with Disabilities28 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,137
Enrollment
38.77
Teachers (FTE)
29.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #26 · 98th percentile

226 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found