BURNSIDE ELEM SCHOLASTIC ACADEMY

Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 463 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy, located in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a "Scholastic Academy" within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the school is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, reading, and science. The school is known for its commitment to fostering student achievement and preparing its scholars for the transition to competitive high school programs.

Beyond its academic focus, Burnside plays an integral role in its local community on the South Side of Chicago. The school actively works to create a supportive learning culture, often integrating enrichment activities and extracurricular opportunities to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting. By focusing on both academic excellence and character development, Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy strives to provide a stable, goal-oriented foundation for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy at (773) 535-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.