Burdell Elementary School

www.bcsdk12.net

433 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Burdell Elementary School, located on Fort Hill Street in Macon, Georgia, is a public school operating under the Bibb County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education within the district’s broader academic framework. As a neighborhood school, it aims to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth, literacy, and core educational standards required for success in the elementary grades.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the success of its diverse student body, emphasizing community engagement and academic development. By leveraging district-provided resources and curriculum, Burdell Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on student well-being and classroom excellence. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational programming and development in the Macon area.

433

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burdell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	30
Black	384
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Black
384 (88.7%)
Hispanic
30 (6.9%)
Two or More
13 (3.0%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
White
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bibb County
Phone:	(478)779-2937
Website:	http://www.bcsdk12.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burdell Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burdell Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	50.6%
Male	214	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)