Serving 492 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Chase Street Elementary School serves the northwest part of Athens, GA, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School's ranking?
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is ranked #351 out of 2,192 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
492 students attend Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 11:1, 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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