Burley Elem School

www.cps.edu

497 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Burley Elementary School, located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, it is widely recognized for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and vibrant community involvement. The school places a significant emphasis on cultivating a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with a commitment to social-emotional learning and student development.

Beyond academics, Burley is known for its active parent-teacher association and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. The school offers various extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that encourage students to explore the arts, technology, and athletics. Its location in the heart of the Lakeview area makes it a focal point for local families, and it consistently maintains a reputation as one of the top-performing neighborhood schools in the city.

497

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burley Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	82
Black	8
Asian	61
Two or More	33

White
313 (63.0 %)
Hispanic
82 (16.5 %)
Asian
61 (12.3 %)
Two or More
33 (6.6 %)
Black
8 (1.6 %)

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)534-5475
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 45

Grade 9 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burley Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	53
Grade 6	44
Grade 7	50
Grade 8	45
Grade 9	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burley Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	51.9%
Male	239	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)