Burr Elem School

www.cps.edu

478 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Burr Elementary School is a neighborhood public school located in the Wicker Park area of Chicago. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, the school is part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. It is known for its strong connection to the surrounding community and its historic building, which serves as a landmark in a rapidly evolving neighborhood. Burr is recognized for providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing social-emotional learning and student development.

Beyond its core academics, Burr Elementary is often noted for its diverse extracurricular offerings and community-driven initiatives. The school benefits from a highly active parent and community base, which frequently collaborates with school leadership to support arts programming, technology integration, and facility improvements. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a focus on preparing students for high school success, Burr maintains a reputation as a stable, community-centered anchor in the North Side of Chicago.

478

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burr Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	167
Black	41
Asian	27
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

White
196 (41.0 %)
Hispanic
167 (34.9 %)
Two or More
46 (9.6 %)
Black
41 (8.6 %)
Asian
27 (5.6 %)
American Indian
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)534-4090
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 40

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burr Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	51
Grade 7	59
Grade 8	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burr Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	241	50.4%
Male	237	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)