Burr Elementary School

1621 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Burr Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Burr Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
491 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Burr Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burr Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#754 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
35%
27%
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Black
11%
17%
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White
42%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Burr Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burr Elementary School's ranking?
Burr Elementary School is ranked #754 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Burr Elementary School often compared to?
Burr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pritzker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Burr Elementary School?
491 students attend Burr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Burr Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burr Elementary School?
Burr Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burr Elementary School offer ?
Burr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Burr Elementary School part of?
Burr Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

School Calendar

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NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School!
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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