School Overview
Burke Elementary School, located at 5356 S. King Drive in the Washington Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school operates under the mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for high school success and beyond. The campus is situated in a historically significant area of the city, and the school remains a focal point for the local community, emphasizing academic growth alongside social-emotional development.

Like many schools within the CPS network, Burke Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by extracurricular programs or arts initiatives intended to engage students holistically. The school strives to maintain a culture of high expectations and community involvement, aiming to empower its students to overcome local challenges and reach their full academic potential. Families interested in the school’s current performance metrics, specific program offerings, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to visit the official Chicago Public Schools website or contact the school administration directly.
323
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burke Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic53
Black260
Two or More4
  • Black
    260 (80.5%)
  • Hispanic
    53 (16.4%)
  • White
    6 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone: (773)535-1325
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 31
Grade 5 29
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burke Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten34
Kindergarten32
Grade 139
Grade 239
Grade 332
Grade 431
Grade 529
Grade 623
Grade 729
Grade 835
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burke Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14444.6%
Male17955.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)