Burnham Elementary School

13945 S Green Bay Ave
Chicago, IL 60633
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Burnham Elementary School's student population of 170 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
170 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Burnham 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 Burnham Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2874 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Burnham Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burnham 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.
6-9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burnham 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.
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Burnham Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Burnham Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 1989-90 school year data.
Hispanic
52%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burnham Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Burnham Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Burnham 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
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Burnham 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 Burnham Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Burnham 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 Burnham 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 (13-14)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burnham 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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burnham Elementary School's ranking?
Burnham Elementary School is ranked #2874 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Burnham Elementary School often compared to?
Burnham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grissom Elementary School, Clay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Burnham Elementary School?
170 students attend Burnham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Burnham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burnham Elementary School?
Burnham Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burnham Elementary School offer ?
Burnham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Burnham Elementary School part of?
Burnham Elementary School is part of Burnham SD 154-5 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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