Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy

www.cps.edu

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy, located in Chicago’s South Deering neighborhood, is a public school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to an inclusive educational model that emphasizes supporting diverse learners. By integrating students with various abilities into general education settings, the academy strives to create an equitable environment where all students are provided with the necessary resources and instruction to succeed academically and socially.

Beyond its focus on inclusivity, Burnham Elementary functions as a vital anchor for the local Crandon Avenue community. The school works to foster a supportive climate that encourages student engagement through a standard CPS curriculum while addressing the specific needs of its neighborhood population. As part of the broader Chicago school system, the academy focuses on preparing its graduates for high school success by emphasizing foundational skills and promoting a culture of collaboration and respect among its diverse student body.

421

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	17
Black	401
Two or More	2

Black
401 (95.2 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.0 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)

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)535-6530
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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 19

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 59

Grade 9 1

Grade 11 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	50
Grade 7	65
Grade 8	59
Grade 9	1
Grade 11	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	49.2%
Male	214	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)