Budlong Elementary School

Student gardens decorate Budlong Elementary in Lincoln Square.

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Budlong Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-8

2701 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL

Lincoln Square Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

2.8

3.3

660 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Naomi Nakayama

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
35%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

35%

Math Proficiency

22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

14.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

648:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Hispanic

38.4%

White

33.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

16.3%

Black

6.3%

Two or more races

4.7%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Parent

5/27/2018

very diverse school. Teachers love the kids and spend additional after-school time on extracurricular activities free of charge. The kids are happy to go to school and love to stay afterwards.

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5.0 parent

11/23/2025

"Budlong School has been a truly wonderful place for my child. As a parent of a child with disabilities, finding a supportive environment is incredibly important, and this school has exceeded my expectations. The nurses and staff are absolutelv amazing--kind patient, and always willing to help They...

2.0 other

9/7/2023

I did not enjoy my time at this school. Most of the teachers didn't make what they taught engaging in any way, I would end up failing classes because I would have no drive or motivation to do work for my classes. I thank my 7th and 8th grade english teachers for teaching engaging and informing curri...

5.0 parent

9/6/2022

I have two children attending Budlong, one entering their sixth year there, and one on their third. I have been so happy with the decision to have my children attend this school, and not once have I second guessed it. Through the years, each one of their teachers has given me a feeling that they car...

5.0 parent

10/22/2021

My children have been at Budlong for 3 years now, including through the Covid pandemic. The principal, Ms. Nakayama, really cares about the school. She's always looking for opportunities to make improvements with new programs and initiatives. She takes time to talk parents too, and spent a half hour...

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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Illinois Cook County Chicago 60625 Lincoln Square

Budlong Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 660 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Budlong Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $580,590. Discover additional schools in the area, like Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Senter, Amundsen High School, Mather High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Budlong Elementary School.

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