Burroughs Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60632 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1006 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#29566 of 50,301 nationally
About Burroughs Elem School
Burroughs 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 303 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1006th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 303.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Burroughs Elem School ranks 87th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)92.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
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 Burroughs Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burroughs Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brighton Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
298 students · 538 m away
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
326 students · 656 m away
Davis N Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
540 students · 972 m away
Everett Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
89 students · 1.0 km away
Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–12
873 students · 1.1 km away
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,762 students · 1.2 km away
Thomas Early Childhood Center
Chicago · Public other · Grades PK–PK
123 students · 1.3 km away
Shields Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
439 students · 1.4 km away
Calmeca Acad Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
605 students · 1.6 km away
Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
465 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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303 students
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Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
303 students
Southeast Elem School
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303 students
McKinley Elem School
Bellwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Drake Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
302 students
Minnie Minoso Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
304 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Burroughs Elem School a good school?
Burroughs Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 43.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1006 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 Burroughs Elem School rank in Illinois?
Burroughs Elem School ranks #1006 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #29566 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burroughs Elem School?
Burroughs Elem School had 303 students in 2025.
Is Burroughs Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Burroughs Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burroughs Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burroughs Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.