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Burr Elementary School

1621 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Burr Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Burr Elementary School's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
478 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Burr Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burr Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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)
#828 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Burr Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burr 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.
36%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burr 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.
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Burr 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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n/a
Asian
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Burr Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burr Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Burr Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Burr 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
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Burr 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 Burr Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Burr 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
39%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burr 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)
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burr 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burr Elementary School's ranking?
Burr Elementary School is ranked #828 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Burr Elementary School often compared to?
Burr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pritzker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Burr Elementary School?
478 students attend Burr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Burr Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burr Elementary School?
Burr Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burr Elementary School offer ?
Burr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Burr Elementary School part of?
Burr Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Burr Elementary School located?
Burr Elementary School is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 22 other public schools located in West Town.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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