A.L. Burruss Elementary School

Q: Is A.L. Burruss Elementary School a good school?

A.L. Burruss Elementary School ranks 321 st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

A.L. Burruss Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 370 students in grades PK-5 in Marietta, Georgia, which is part of the Marietta City School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the Marietta City and Georgia state averages in academic proficiency, ranking in the top quarter of elementary schools statewide.

A.L. Burruss maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, which likely contributes to its strong academic performance. The school also spends significantly more per student ($12,139 in 2018-2019) compared to the state average, enabling it to provide additional resources and support. While A.L. Burruss has a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, it still outperforms nearby schools, suggesting the school effectively supports students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to other schools in the Marietta City and Cobb County districts, A.L. Burruss stands out as a top performer, with only the highly selective Marietta Center for Advanced Academics consistently outperforming it.

Over the past decade, A.L. Burruss has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking and academic performance, indicating the school's commitment to continuously enhancing the quality of education it provides. With its strong metrics, dedicated teaching staff, and support for diverse learners, A.L. Burruss Elementary School is a model for other elementary schools in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

325 Manning Rd SW
Marietta, GA 30064

(770) 429-3144

District: Marietta City

SchoolDigger Rank:
321^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,139

Students who attend A.L. Burruss Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Marietta Middle School
	Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
High:	Marietta High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 388

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.2%

African American:

32.7%

Hispanic:

24.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details A.L. Burruss Elementary School ranks better than 74.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3^rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Marietta City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at A.L. Burruss Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.2%), African American (32.7%), Hispanic (24%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A.L. Burruss Elementary School is 10. 4 elementary schools in the Marietta City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare A.L. Burruss Elementary School employs 38.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at A.L. Burruss Elementary School is $12,139. 5 elementary schools in the Marietta City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

A.L. Burruss Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marietta City:

SchoolDigger ranks Marietta City 67^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for A.L. Burruss Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	46.73	674^th	1101	38.8%
2007	45.86	703^rd	1125	37.5%
2008	41.01	752^nd	1134	33.7%
2009	55.15	562^nd	1133	50.4%
2010	57.69	572^nd	1183	51.6%
2011	59.21	586^th	1212	51.7%
2012	63.05	522^nd	1201	56.5%
2013	64.53	495^th	1225	59.6%
2014	57.96	621^st	1231	49.6%
2015	57.39	478^th	1240	61.5%
2016	57.09	471^st	1233	61.8%
2017	54.55	490^th	1205	59.3%
2018	43.69	659^th	1209	45.5%
2019	37.64	751^st	1234	39.1%
2021	63.48	406^th	1214	66.6%
2022	52.19	540^th	1244	56.6%
2023	67.22	369^th	1242	70.3%
2024	71.79	321^st	1248	74.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for A.L. Burruss Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	342	342
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	521	521
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	567	567
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	566	566
1994	379	199	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
1995	370	183	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
1996	370	183	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
1997	372	138	7	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
1998	377	145	7	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
1999	383	174	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
2000	357	211	6	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
2001	337	246	5	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	614
2002	311	203	3	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
2003	311	203	3	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
2004	292	197	3	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
2005	237	186	5	33	1	n/a	n/a	17	479
2006	165	177	5	30	1	n/a	n/a	20	398
2007	134	142	3	32	0	n/a	n/a	17	328
2008	155	136	2	31	0	n/a	n/a	28	352
2009	147	153	4	53	0	n/a	n/a	26	383
2010	132	172	2	31	1	0	21	0	359
2011	128	183	8	38	2	0	20	0	379
2012	149	168	6	45	1	1	19	0	389
2013	160	210	7	47	1	1	17	0	443
2014	184	199	11	58	1	1	19	0	473
2015	190	196	11	71	2	0	20	0	490
2016	182	159	8	82	0	0	20	0	451
2017	192	187	8	83	2	0	25	0	497
2018	195	176	5	88	4	2	25	0	495
2019	177	182	6	89	3	2	21	0	480
2020	151	160	7	82	3	2	21	0	426
2021	129	170	7	83	0	0	17	0	406
2022	115	163	4	74	0	0	29	0	385
2023	125	131	3	83	2	0	26	0	370
2024	129	127	6	93	1	0	32	0	388

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at A.L. Burruss Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	342	22.0	15.5	22.2
1991	521	30.0	17.3	16.9
1992	567	31.5	18.0	15.9
1993	566	30.0	18.9	16.8
1994	585	34.5	17.0	30.1
1995	566	33.5	16.9	29.9
1996	566	33.5	16.9	29.9
1997	528	35.0	15.1	27.3
1998	540	37.6	14.4	30.4
1999	573	42.5	13.5	28.8
2000	591	43.5	13.6	30.8
2001	614	39.5	15.5	30
2002	546	39.0	14.0	33.3
2003	546	39.0	14.0	33.3
2004	518	37.0	14.0	32.8
2005	479	39.5	12.1	38.1
2006	398	32.5	12.2	45.8
2007	328	32.5	10.1	45.3
2008	352	33.5	10.5	43.2
2009	383	36.0	10.6	52.1
2010	359	32.0	11.2	52.6
2011	379	31.3	12.1	54.1
2012	389	30.7	12.6	53.7
2013	443	34.5	12.8	54.6
2014	473	35.5	13.3	49.5
2015	490	36.0	13.6	49.8
2016	451	36.0	12.5	47
2017	497	38.0	13.0	48.7
2018	495	38.6	12.8	41
2019	480	38.5	12.4	40.8
2020	426	36.5	11.6	48.8
2021	406	35.5	11.4	47.8
2022	385	34.7	11.0	n/a
2023	370	33.5	11.0	48.9
2024	388	38.5	10.0	54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio A.L. Burruss Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	342	22.0	15.5	22.2
1991	521	30.0	17.3	16.9
1992	567	31.5	18.0	15.9
1993	566	30.0	18.9	16.8
1994	585	34.5	17.0	30.1
1995	566	33.5	16.9	29.9
1996	566	33.5	16.9	29.9
1997	528	35.0	15.1	27.3
1998	540	37.6	14.4	30.4
1999	573	42.5	13.5	28.8
2000	591	43.5	13.6	30.8
2001	614	39.5	15.5	30
2002	546	39.0	14.0	33.3
2003	546	39.0	14.0	33.3
2004	518	37.0	14.0	32.8
2005	479	39.5	12.1	38.1
2006	398	32.5	12.2	45.8
2007	328	32.5	10.1	45.3
2008	352	33.5	10.5	43.2
2009	383	36.0	10.6	52.1
2010	359	32.0	11.2	52.6
2011	379	31.3	12.1	54.1
2012	389	30.7	12.6	53.7
2013	443	34.5	12.8	54.6
2014	473	35.5	13.3	49.5
2015	490	36.0	13.6	49.8
2016	451	36.0	12.5	47
2017	497	38.0	13.0	48.7
2018	495	38.6	12.8	41
2019	480	38.5	12.4	40.8
2020	426	36.5	11.6	48.8
2021	406	35.5	11.4	47.8
2022	385	34.7	11.0	n/a
2023	370	33.5	11.0	48.9
2024	388	38.5	10.0	54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for A.L. Burruss Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$471 (4.4%)	$10,296 (95.6%)	$10,767
2018	$426 (3.6%)	$11,301 (96.4%)	$11,727
2019	$368 (3.0%)	$11,770 (97.0%)	$12,139

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A.L. Burruss Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 751^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 369^th of 1242 Elementary schools	31.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (A.L. Burruss Elementary School)	38.6	60.4	21.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marietta City)	41.3	48.4	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A.L. Burruss Elementary School)	34.3	53.1	18.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marietta City)	51.3	54.8	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A.L. Burruss Elementary School)	44	35.8	8.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marietta City)	47.2	41.2	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (A.L. Burruss Elementary School)	55.1	50.9	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marietta City)	55.5	52.2	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (A.L. Burruss Elementary School)	40.7	50	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marietta City)	45.3	43.7	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (A.L. Burruss Elementary School)	22.2	46.2	24%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marietta City)	40.5	43.5	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (A.L. Burruss Elementary School)	25.6	35.1	9.5%
5th Grade Science (Marietta City)	40.1	32.2	7.9%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	480	370	22.9%
African American	182	131	28%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	89	83	6.7%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	177	125	29.4%
Two or More Races	21	26	23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.8%	48.9%	8.1%

Schools Near A.L. Burruss Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
A.L. Burruss Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Manning Rd SW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3144	388	39	10.0	54.9%	129 (33.2%)	127 (32.7%)	93 (24.0%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.2%)	71.8	321^st of 1248 public elementary schools	74.3%		67.2	369^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.3%	48	56.7	52.9	61.4	45.0	66.7	54.4	33.3	$12,139	$368	$11,770
Hickory Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Redwood Dr SW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3125	396	42	9.3	65.9%	93 (23.5%)	100 (25.3%)	178 (44.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)	63	426^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.9%		47	591^st of 1242 public elementary schools	52.4%	165	45.0	45.8	45.7	46.7	59.3	52.2	32.6	$15,237	$1,215	$14,022
West Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	344 Polk St NW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3172	531	44	12.0	17.3%	399 (75.1%)	55 (10.4%)	37 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.3%)	96.5	43^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	96.6%		92.7	96^th of 1242 public elementary schools	92.3%	53	85.7	77.6	77.2	92.2	88.2	74.7	63.3	$11,224	$183	$11,040
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center	Public	PK	377 Henry Dr SW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	No	(770) 422-3500	127	9	13.8	47.2%	40 (31.5%)	33 (26.0%)	39 (30.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (11.0%)								(n/a)
Dunleith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Saine Dr SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3190	556	55	10.2	88.7%	27 (4.9%)	285 (51.3%)	219 (39.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	44.9	629^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.6%		54.7	511^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.9%	118	34.4	41.1	35.9	44.1	56.2	30.8	20.5	$12,785	$911	$11,874
Fair Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	407 Barber Rd SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 594-8080	724	74	9.8	97.8%	17 (2.3%)	72 (9.9%)	622 (85.9%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	29.2	869^th of 1248 public elementary schools	30.4%		20.7	994^th of 1242 public elementary schools	20.0%	125	20.8	14.9	32.0	32.5	43.9	35.1	25.8	$11,504	$830	$10,675
Park Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Park St SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3180	454	56	8.0	96.5%	20 (4.4%)	114 (25.1%)	302 (66.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	30.6	844^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.4%		32.5	801^st of 1242 public elementary schools	35.5%	43	24.1	23.3	32.2	41.4	44.1	27.8	20.0	$15,192	$1,111	$14,080
Cheatham Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 John Ward Rd SW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8034	990	80	12.3	42.7%	385 (38.9%)	243 (24.5%)	278 (28.1%)	30 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (5.4%)	77.3	260^th of 1248 public elementary schools	79.2%		79.3	234^th of 1242 public elementary schools	81.2%	26	48.5	48.8	69.2	52.8	56.4	65.4	48.6	$10,769	$240	$10,529
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics	Public	3-5	311 Aviation Rd SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 420-0822	295	19	15.5	33.6%	105 (35.6%)	90 (30.5%)	54 (18.3%)	26 (8.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)	99.4	4^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.7%		99.3	6^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.5%	2	88.9	90.4	95.8	95.9	95.7	86.5	84.4	$9,268	$111	$9,157
Milford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2390 Austell Rd SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6966	353	41	8.6	92.4%	14 (4.0%)	105 (29.7%)	223 (63.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	35.5	765^th of 1248 public elementary schools	38.7%		44.2	629^th of 1242 public elementary schools	49.4%	136	21.8	21.8	44.2	43.6	38.9	32.7	26.9	$14,587	$869	$13,718

Frequently Asked Questions about A.L. Burruss Elementary School

How many students attend A.L. Burruss Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 388 students attended A.L. Burruss Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of A.L. Burruss Elementary School?

Students at A.L. Burruss Elementary School are 33% White, 33% African American, 24% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is A.L. Burruss Elementary School a good school?

A.L. Burruss Elementary School ranks 321^st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of A.L. Burruss Elementary School attend?

Students who attend A.L. Burruss Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marietta Middle School
Middle : Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
High : Marietta High School

What district is A.L. Burruss Elementary School in?

Marietta City

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