Luther Burbank Elem School

www.bsd111.org

443 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Luther Burbank Elementary School, located at 8235 Linder Ave in Burbank, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Burbank School District 111. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in their future schooling. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide equitable opportunities through a curriculum aligned with state standards while maintaining a strong sense of community engagement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school typically focuses on building a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Burbank neighborhood. By prioritizing character development and active learning, Luther Burbank Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and persistent. The school’s location on Linder Avenue serves as a central hub for local families, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone for the community’s youngest residents.

443

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luther Burbank Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	271
Black	5
Asian	16
Two or More	19

Hispanic
271 (61.2 %)
White
132 (29.8 %)
Two or More
19 (4.3 %)
Asian
16 (3.6 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Burbank SD 111
Phone:	(708)499-0838
Website:	http://www.bsd111.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 65