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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 478 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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 equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 478 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
