Budlong Elementary School

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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

3.8

3.2

660 Students

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Naomi Nakayama

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
35%

Academics

A-

Teachers

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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

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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%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 NicheUser

9/7/2016

The school didn't interesting clubs to join.

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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...

5.0 parent

2/7/2018

This is our second year at Budlong and we are so happy with the school. My kids have both had excellent teachers, and the admin and staff is warm and friendly. The principal has made huge strides and everyone agrees the school has turned around 100% since her arrival. Parent/teacher communication is...

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Average Home Value

$576,147

Median Lot Size

4,356 Sq Ft

% Renters

60%

Household Income

$108,302

% of College Grads

60.3%

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Average House Size

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