Burgess-Peterson Elementary School vs Charles R. Drew Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Atlanta · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
961 students
| Measure | Burgess-Peterson Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia | Charles R. Drew Charter School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #375 of 1,308 | #76 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #20655 of 50,301 | #2658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 580 | 961 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 961 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 78% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles R. Drew Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 56.4).
- •Charles R. Drew Charter School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- •Charles R. Drew Charter School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Charles R. Drew Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 48.4%).
- •Charles R. Drew Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.3).
- •Charles R. Drew Charter School is the larger school with 961 students compared with 580.
- •Burgess-Peterson Elementary School is a public school while Charles R. Drew Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burgess-Peterson Elementary School better than Charles R. Drew Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Charles R. Drew Charter School ranks higher (84.5 vs 56.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burgess-Peterson Elementary School and Charles R. Drew Charter School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School: 580. Charles R. Drew Charter School: 961. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgess-Peterson Elementary School and Charles R. Drew Charter School rank in Georgia?
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School is 375th of 1,308 and Charles R. Drew Charter School is 76th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).