Augustus H. Burley Elementary School

Burley Elementary School is where every student shines academically in Southport Coridor.

Augustus H. Burley Elementary School is located in Southport Coridor in Chicago.

Burley Elementary School is a great choice for Southport Coridor students.

Augustus H. Burley Elementary School

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

1630 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

Southport Corridor Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

3.2

3.9

534 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

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.

School Details

Head of School
Catherine E Plocher

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
72%

Reading Proficiency
87%

A-

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

87%

Math Proficiency

72%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 30	Full Time Teachers 30
Teachers in First or Second Year 12.3%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

569:1

Student Diversity

Female 51.7%	Male 48.3%
White 65.9%	Hispanic 15%
Asian 11%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0

7/25/2025

Burley School is a great school for kids who specialy love to connect with teachers but the food is ass

5.0 Alum

5/8/2018

It was a creative and fun and accepting place to be a part of throughout my most developmental years of school.

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5.0 parent

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...

5.0 parent

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.

1.0 parent

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...

5.0 parent

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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Alcott Humanities High School

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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 $1,056,849. 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.

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