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Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School

Athens, Georgia · Grades PreK to 5 · Clarke County

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About Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Athens, Georgia. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 492 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Athens. There are about 11.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (44 teachers in all). It is one of 21 schools in Clarke County. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Clarke County. Within 5 miles there are 22 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	757 N Chase St, Athens, GA 30601
Phone	(706) 543-1081
School district	Clarke County
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	492
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	44
Students per teacher	11.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Clarke County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 130117000451). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Downtown AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 5Athens,, GA · 1 mi Clarke Central High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Athens · 1 mi Classic City High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Athens · 1.1 mi Foothills Regional High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Athens · 1.3 mi Clarke Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Athens · 1.6 mi Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Athens · 1.6 mi Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Athens · 1.6 mi Barrow Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Athens · 1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School serve?

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School reported 492 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?

About 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 492 students and 44 teachers in federal data.

Is Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School a public or charter school?

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School in?

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is part of Clarke County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ga/clarke-county/

Where is Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School located?

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is at 757 N Chase St, Athens, GA 30601. The phone number is (706) 543-1081.

How many other schools are near Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School?

There are 22 other schools within 5 miles of Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School in our directory.