Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#325 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
35%
36%
White
46%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School's ranking?
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is ranked #325 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School often compared to?
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timothy Elementary School, Barrow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?
486 students attend Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School offer ?
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School part of?
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.
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