Excellent
#146 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 6% in state
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
Elementary School · Clarke County · Athens, GA
A Clarke County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
757 N Chase St, Athens, GA 30601
- Math 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Johnnie Lay Burks 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,357
Median home value
$213,300
Median rent
$1,198/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
35.6%
Poverty rate
38.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Barrow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 458 | 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.
Clarke County
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #1 of 21
- District spending per student
- $21,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is listed in Clarke County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Athens, GA, part of Clarke County, serving approximately 486 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
What grades does Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School serve?
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School rank in GA?
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School ranks #146 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School a charter school?
No, Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?
64.8% of students at Johnnie Lay Burks 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
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Clarke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (706) 543-1081
- Area population (ZIP 30601)
- 24,288
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.7
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 30601; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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