Every child is a different kind of flower is the motto that welcomes you to Jonathan Burr Elementary School and resonates throughout its campus and curriculum. The school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade and has a tuition-based preschool program. Located in Bucktown, Burr Elementary is one of the best Chicago public schools in the city's network and ranks better than most elementary schools in Illinois.
It is a magnet cluster school with a curriculum focused on the arts, music, science, writing, physical education and Japanese as a world language. The school is committed to readying students for high school and college and offers technology to everyone in fourth through eighth grade. In 2021, the school won a Thrive Award, a recognition given to schools with better outcomes for student learning, college readiness and test scores.
The school grounds feature the Burr Elementary School pylon and parking lot, a relaxing courtyard with muralled artwork and a gazebo with lots of seating and picnic tables. Nearby is a playground with two double-sided slides and a rope climbing and balancing structure. The school's lush green playing field is on the opposite side of the building surrounded by trees.
Students get a chance to participate in sports, including volleyball, cross country, track, basketball, flag football and soccer. They can also participate in extracurriculars like music, dance and beautification projects that emphasize school pride.
Jonathan Burr Elementary
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1621 W Wabansia Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Amy Klimowski
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Niche Grade
B+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
76%
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Math Proficiency
51%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
33
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Full Time Teachers
33
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Teachers in First or Second Year
15.4%
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GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
58.9%
State Average
43%
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Math
51.3%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
492:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.8%
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Female
48.2%
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White
39.7%
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Hispanic
34.1%
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Two or more races
13.2%
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Black
8.2%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/28/2024
If you are a family of color then stay away from this school. Our very bright and happy daughter ended up having mental health issues after being bullied for 2 years here. The staff is rude, not welcoming and school does not take action against bullying. There is a huge focus on collecting funds tha...
12/11/2023
(This review is about my experience in Burr Elementary and its questionable approach on bullying)As a former student at Burr Elementary School all I can say is this left me traumatized at how insecure and vulnerable I felt. I was not only bullied but the staff basically did nothing about it, and eve...
9/26/2022
School is great in adapting to children's learning styles.
9/2/2021
I am a former student here and the school is not about who’s bullying who they just simply ignore the student(s) being bullied then that will keep happening thing is the only people who would even listen we’re my parents. This school was the worst and I’m glad I moved away from this awful place.
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$380K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
27
Average Home Value
$838,573
Median Lot Size
2,613 Sq Ft
% Renters
61%
Average Household Income
$166,081
% of College Grads
77.6%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
3,827 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
54.2%
Homes for Sale
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- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,496 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
The 606 - Bloomingdale Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Wicker (Charles, Joel) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Maplewood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Community Center
Clemente Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Playground
Pulaski (Casimer) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
Walsh (John) Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Trails
The Bucktown Green
- Events
- Multi-Purpose Field
Dean (John) Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Humboldt Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Old Town
Windy City neighborhood with much entertainment, dining just a walk away
Jonathan Burr Elementary 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 491 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Jonathan Burr Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $838,573. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wells Community Academy High School, Pathways in Education - Humboldt Park High School, Clemente Community Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jonathan Burr Elementary.