Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
757 N Chase St,  Athens, GA
Clarke County Schools
3.7
467 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Adam Kurtz
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
31.3%
State Average
15.6%
Science
32%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
481:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
48.8%
Black
35.2%
Hispanic
8.7%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Niche Standout ES in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/31/2024
We were very disappointed with our experiences at this school. Our kid was not supported only walked through response to intervention and never directed towards accommodations or screening support. There is also a bullying problem.
5.0 parent
4/12/2024
We love Chase street (Johnny lay Burkes) Elementary !
5.0 parent
7/10/2023
my child had 6 years at chase street and we could not be more happy with the experience. even navigating the issues with covid and remote learning, the teachers and staff were patient and helpful and instructive. could not recommend chase any higher.
1.0 parent
7/4/2022
Great school if your child is white. If you happen to have a child that is not a 100% Anglo child, beware. This school is 100% woke so expect to have absolutely no means to communicate any discontent with the way they are harassing your child, tokenizing your child, indoctrinating your child, terror...

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Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Athens, GA and is served by the Clarke County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 467 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $660,612. Discover additional schools in the area, like Clarke Central High School, Classic City High School, Prince Ave Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Athens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School.

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