Located at 1630 W. Barry Ave., Augustus H. Burley Elementary School serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students as Chicago's first literature, writing and technology Magnet Cluster School. Students at Burley Elementary demonstrate high test scores and levels of academic performance, as an incredible 67% of Burley Elementary students are proficient in English and 60% are proficient in math. Burley's curriculum is built around "quality literature, meaningful inquiry, and purposeful technology." Teachers encourage students to explore classic literature both inside and outside the classroom, developing a lifelong love of learning.
The 576 students at Burley Elementary enjoy an average class size of 27 and a student-to-teacher ratio of 17-to-1. Students can supplement their academic pursuits with athletic programs in basketball, volleyball, soccer, track and field, softball and cross country. Burley Elementary's extracurriculars include drama, poetry workshops, music, quilting and woodshop. As a school that maintains high standards and expectations for both its students and faculty, Burley Elementary continues to shine.
Augustus H. Burley Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1630 W Barry Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Catherine E Plocher
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
87%
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Math Proficiency
72%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
30
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Full Time Teachers
30
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Teachers in First or Second Year
12.3%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
9
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
76.3%
State Average
43%
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Math
71.8%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
569:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
51.7%
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Male
48.3%
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White
65.9%
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Hispanic
15%
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Asian
11%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/25/2025
Burley School is a great school for kids who specialy love to connect with teachers but the food is ass
5/8/2018
It was a creative and fun and accepting place to be a part of throughout my most developmental years of school.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/10/2025
Burley Elementary in Chicago is like the Hogwarts of public schools—minus the wands but with all the magic. Known for its stellar academics and a STEAM curriculum that would make Elon Musk jealous, it’s also powered by an army of passionate teachers and super-involved parents. With rankings that mak...
5/28/2024
We could not be happier with Burley School! Our daughter is finishing up Kindergarten shortly and her growth this year has been amazing. From the teachers, assistants, administrators & parents, Burley is an amazing community that is committed to its kids.
2/4/2024
We moved to this suburb because of this school - we were duped.Our son went through numerous periods of bullying at Burley Elementary, both physical and psychological. The most serious of these situations were as a result of two girls encouraging him to commit suicide. This was documented in a lette...
5/19/2022
Terrific curriculum (heavy on reading comprehension and writing), solid STEAM, and a very active parent organization that works well with the teachers and school administration.
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$349K - $4.2M
Homes For Sale
21
Average Home Value
$1,073,285
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
53%
Average Household Income
$177,230
% of College Grads
84.5%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
3,958 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
49.9%
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Hamlin Park
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- Dog Park
Chi Che Wang Park
- Trails
- Playground
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Sheil Park
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- Playground
Filbert Playlot Park
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Augustus H. Burley 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 534 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Augustus H. Burley Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,073,285. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alcott Humanities High School, Lake View High School, Lane Tech College Prep High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Augustus H. Burley Elementary School.