Serving 185 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Daniel Burnham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 3%
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daniel Burnham Elementary School serves the northwest section of Cicero, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most zone edges located about half a mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daniel Burnham Elementary School's student population of 185 students has declined by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 78% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
185 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Daniel Burnham Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)3%
28%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gray
School Mascot
Buster The Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Daniel Burnham Elementary School?
185 students attend Daniel Burnham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Daniel Burnham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel Burnham Elementary School?
Daniel Burnham Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Daniel Burnham Elementary School offer ?
Daniel Burnham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Daniel Burnham Elementary School part of?
Daniel Burnham Elementary School is part of Cicero SD 99 School District.
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