Burke Elementary School

Burke Elementary School has 281 students in grades PK, K-8.

Burke Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.

Burke Elementary School

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

5356 S King Dr, Chicago, IL

Washington Park Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

283 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Jessica A Briggs

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
5%

Reading Proficiency
5%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 25	Full Time Teachers 25
Teachers in First or Second Year 46.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

277:1

Student Diversity

Male 55.3%	Female 44.7%
Black 80.4%	Hispanic 16.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 student

9/12/2025

Because this school is good and they teach you well

1.0 parent

3/22/2023

I stayed at Burke for 4 years by far this is the worst elementary school i've ever been to. There are always kids fighting in the bathrooms, kids yelling in the hallways, and kids cursing out their teachers. This school doesn't help kids if they're being bullied, or being threatened. I wouldn't reco...

3.0 parent

8/13/2013

Burke has really came a long way and is not finish improving. My daughter has been going to this school since she was in pre-k, she is now a 1st grader! Since bringing ina new principal Burke has down a 180 and is continuing to change. My child did not go on any trip until earlier this year. Last ye...

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Illinois Cook County Chicago 60615 Washington Park

Burke 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 283 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Burke Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $241,188. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bronzeville Scholastic High School, Hyde Park Academy High School, Kenwood Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Burke Elementary School.

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