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Burke Elem School

Chicago, Illinois · Grades PreK to 8 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

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About Burke Elem School

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Burke Elem School is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. It reported 323 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. There are about 12.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (25 teachers in all). It is one of 640 schools in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Cook County. Families comparing options will find 252 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	5356 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60615
Phone	(773) 535-1325
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	323
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	25
Students per teacher	12.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170993000629). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Walter Henri Dyett HS for ArtsPublic · Grades 9 to 12Chicago · 0.4 mi Beasley Elem Magnet Academic CtrPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.5 mi Carter Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.6 mi Bronzeville Scholastic HSPublic · Grades 9 to 12Chicago · 0.7 mi Williams Medical Prep High SchPublic · Grades 9 to 12Chicago · 0.7 mi Kozminski Elem Community AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.7 mi Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec SchlPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.8 mi Fiske Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Chicago · 0.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Burke Elem School serve?

Burke Elem School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Burke Elem School?

Burke Elem School reported 323 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke Elem School?

About 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 323 students and 25 teachers in federal data.

Is Burke Elem School a public or charter school?

Burke Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Burke Elem School in?

Burke Elem School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/chicago-public-schools-dist-299/

Where is Burke Elem School located?

Burke Elem School is at 5356 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60615. The phone number is (773) 535-1325.

How many other schools are near Burke Elem School?

There are 252 other schools within 5 miles of Burke Elem School in our directory.