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Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
757 N Chase St, Athens, GA 30601 · (706) 543-1081 · Part of Clarke County School District
Students
492
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
74%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Georgia’s public schools
- Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts above the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Next stop for Athens kids: 4 middle schools
On the path
Where Athens kids come from and go next.
PK–5Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary SchoolYou are here
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency42%
State average 34.8%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 38.5%
Location
Directions ↗
757 N Chase St, Athens
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K62
Kindergarten63
Grade 180
Grade 275
Grade 369
Grade 473
Grade 570
Enrollment over time
481’20
467’21
492’22
486’23
492’24
About steady.
Who goes here
White 43%Black 38%Hispanic 11%Two or more races 5%Asian 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.