Burr Oak Academy

1441 W 124th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Burr Oak Academy serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : ≥50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in IL)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Burr Oak Academy's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
325 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Burr Oak Academy is 0.41, 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)
(10-11)
≥50%
80%
(10-11)
≥50%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
25%
28%
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Black
73%
16%
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White
n/a
45%
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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 displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Burr Oak Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burr Oak Academy 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 (14-15)
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burr Oak Academy 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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Burr Oak Academy?
325 students attend Burr Oak Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Burr Oak Academy students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burr Oak Academy?
Burr Oak Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burr Oak Academy offer ?
Burr Oak Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Burr Oak Academy part of?
Burr Oak Academy is part of Calumet Public SD 132 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : ≥50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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