Burke Elementary School

5356 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60615
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Burke 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Burke Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
265 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Burke Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burke Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Burke Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burke 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.
≤5%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burke 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Burke Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burke Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
89%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Burke Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Burke Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Burke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Burke Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Burke Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
26%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burke Elementary School's ranking?
Burke Elementary School is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Burke Elementary School often compared to?
Burke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kozminski Elementary Community Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Burke Elementary School?
265 students attend Burke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Burke Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burke Elementary School?
Burke Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burke Elementary School offer ?
Burke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Burke Elementary School part of?
Burke Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Burke Elementary School located?
Burke Elementary School is located in the Washington Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Washington Park.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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