Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burghard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
92%
36%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Burghard Elementary School?
310 students attend Burghard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Burghard Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burghard Elementary School?
Burghard Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burghard Elementary School offer ?
Burghard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Burghard Elementary School part of?
Burghard Elementary School is part of Bibb County School District.
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