Burke Elem School

School Overview
Burke Elementary School, located at 5356 S. King Drive in the Washington Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school operates under the mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for high school success and beyond. The campus is situated in a historically significant area of the city, and the school remains a focal point for the local community, emphasizing academic growth alongside social-emotional development.

Like many schools within the CPS network, Burke Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by extracurricular programs or arts initiatives intended to engage students holistically. The school strives to maintain a culture of high expectations and community involvement, aiming to empower its students to overcome local challenges and reach their full academic potential. Families interested in the school’s current performance metrics, specific program offerings, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to visit the official Chicago Public Schools website or contact the school administration directly.
281
Total Students
26.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burke Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic11
Black259
Two or More6
  • Black
    259 (92.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.9 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.1 %)
  • White
    5 (1.8 %)
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: City of Chicago SD 299
Phone: (773)535-1325
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 28
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 32
Grade 6 28
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 32
Grade 9 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burke Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten28
Kindergarten29
Grade 129
Grade 231
Grade 324
Grade 426
Grade 532
Grade 628
Grade 720
Grade 832
Grade 92
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burke Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11641.3%
Male16558.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)