Burnham Elem School

170 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Burnham Elementary School, located at 13945 Green Bay in Burnham, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public school within the region, it is dedicated to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on the core academic development of its students, typically spanning kindergarten through the elementary grade levels. The school acts as a focal point for the small village of Burnham, emphasizing the importance of foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth in a close-knit neighborhood setting.

In addition to its academic mission, Burnham Elementary School strives to foster a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and develop essential life skills. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community partnership, the school remains a vital resource for families in the 60633 area, aiming to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

170

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burnham Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	89
Black	66
Two or More	7

Hispanic
89 (52.4 %)
Black
66 (38.8 %)
White
8 (4.7 %)
Two or More
7 (4.1 %)

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:	Burnham SD 154-5
Phone:	(708)862-8636
Website:	http://d1545.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 14

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 22