Burgess-Peterson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Atlanta, Georgia 30316 · Atlanta Public Schools
#375 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#20655 of 50,301 nationally
About Burgess-Peterson Elementary School
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Atlanta, in the Atlanta Public Schools school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 580 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 375th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 580.
There are 133 schools in Atlanta; Burgess-Peterson Elementary School ranks 26th of 126 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Burgess-Peterson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burgess-Peterson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burgess-Peterson Elementary School a good school?
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 56.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #375 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Burgess-Peterson Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School ranks #375 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #20655 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burgess-Peterson Elementary School?
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School had 580 students in 2025.
Is Burgess-Peterson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burgess-Peterson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burgess-Peterson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.