Burke Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60615 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#2158 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#48199 of 50,301 nationally
About Burke Elem School
Burke Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 323 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 13.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2158th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 323.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Burke Elem School ranks 520th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)4%
- Reading proficiency (30%)2%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Burke Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 2%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 4%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burke Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students · 565 m away
Beasley Elem Magnet Academic Ctr
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,119 students · 740 m away
Carter Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
279 students · 1.0 km away
Bronzeville Scholastic HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
119 students · 1.1 km away
Williams Medical Prep High Sch
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
74 students · 1.1 km away
Kozminski Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
275 students · 1.2 km away
Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec Schl
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
356 students · 1.2 km away
Fiske Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students · 1.4 km away
Sherwood Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
204 students · 1.5 km away
CICS - Washington Pk Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
493 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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Madison School
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George Washington Elem School
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Steeleville Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burke Elem School a good school?
Burke Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 13.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2158 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Burke Elem School rank in Illinois?
Burke Elem School ranks #2158 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #48199 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burke Elem School?
Burke Elem School had 323 students in 2025.
Is Burke Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Burke Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burke Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burke Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.