Excellent
#138 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 6% in state
Burnette Elementary School
Elementary School · Gwinnett County · Suwanee, GA
A Gwinnett County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3221 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suwanee, GA 30024
- Math 67% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burnette Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burnette Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,239/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Suwanee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$139,918
Median home value
$491,400
Median rent
$1,872/mo
College educated
62.7%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| A.a.i.m.s. Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Suwanee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Puckett's Mill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 749 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gwinnett County
- Schools in district
- 140
- Rank in district
- #23 of 139
- District spending per student
- $14,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burnette Elementary School is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burnette Elementary School
Burnette Elementary School is a public elementary school in Suwanee, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 700 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burnette Elementary School
What grades does Burnette Elementary School serve?
Burnette Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Burnette Elementary School?
Burnette Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 700 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnette Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burnette Elementary School rank in GA?
Burnette Elementary School ranks #138 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Burnette Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burnette Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burnette Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burnette Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Burnette Elementary School a charter school?
No, Burnette Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burnette Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Burnette Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burnette Elementary School?
46.1% of students at Burnette Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 700
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (678) 546-2170
- Area population (ZIP 30024)
- 85,106
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30024; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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