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Burdell Elementary School

972 FORT HILL ST MACON GA 31217

Top 25% School in Georgia

Ranked 55 of 194 in Georgia

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About Burdell Elementary School

Burdell Elementary School has been a staple in the historic city of Macon, Georgia, serving Pre-K through 5th-grade students. With 442 students taught by 31 full-time teachers, Burdell Elementary maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, allowing for personalized learning. Full-time counseling services safeguard the emotional and social growth of students as they progress through various learning stages. 47% of students at Burdell Elementary are female, with 53% of students being male. Burdell Elementary is a colorful and diverse community: 98% of students are from minority backgrounds, while 100% of students are economically disadvantaged. This is indicative of the school's commitment to equity and providing every child access to the same opportunities and support. Academically, 18% of students at Burdell Elementary are mathematically proficient, while only 22% are proficient in reading. Burdell Elementary is ranked #8 in Bibb County Public Schools, demonstrating the students’ growth and learning even when there are challenges. Burdell Elementary is recognized as the prominent elementary school in Georgia for supporting creativity, promoting equity, empowering students, and developing a caring, growth-oriented community of learners.

Contact Information

Address

972 FORT HILL ST MACON GA 31217

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Phone

(478) 779-2937

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
442
Total Students
$56512
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 55 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Burdell Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.3%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 4.3%
Black 91%
Two+ Races 1.8%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
2.3%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
91%
Two+ Races
1.8%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 442
47.1%
208 Female
52.9%
234 Male

Student Population

442 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12.85284 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Teachers at Burdell Elementary School are now using a leadership-based curriculum to promote personal growth, collective problem-solving, and student-focused initiatives.

FAQ

1. Which kind of fun games do kids play for engaging at Burdell Elementary?

A. Burdell Elementary school provides kids with proper arrangements like tag on the playground, relay races, and fun learning games during class.

2. Does Burdell Elementary offer any team activities for kids?

A. Yes. Burdell Elementary gets kids working together with group challenges, sports, and classroom games that make learning fun.

3. Can kids play learning games at Burdell Elementary?

A. Yes, Burdell Elementary combines learning and fun with math puzzles, spelling games, and science experiments that feel like play.

4. What recess games does Burdell Elementary offer?

A. At recess, Burdell Elementary kids play hopscotch, jump rope, soccer, and make up their own games to stay active and hang out with friends.

5. Does Burdell Elementary celebrate game days for children ?

A.Yes Burdell Elementary have special game days.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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