Burr Oak Elementary School

1440 W 125th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 343 students in grades 3-5, Burr Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Burr Oak Elementary School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
343 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Burr Oak Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burr Oak Elementary School is 0.40, which is less 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)
#237 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
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<50%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burr Oak 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.
<50%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burr Oak 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
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
21%
27%
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Black
75%
17%
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White
1%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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.
0.40
This chart display the diversity score of Burr Oak 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
85%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burr Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 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 Oak Elementary School's ranking?
Burr Oak Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Burr Oak Elementary School?
343 students attend Burr Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Burr Oak Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burr Oak Elementary School?
Burr Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burr Oak Elementary School offer ?
Burr Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Burr Oak Elementary School part of?
Burr Oak Elementary School is part of Calumet Public SD 132 School District.

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Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 10%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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