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Burley Elem School

1630 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Top 10% School in Illinois

Ranked 28 of 955 in Illinois

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Burley Elem School

1630 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Top 10% School in Illinois

Ranked 28 of 955 in Illinois

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About Burley Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 66%
Reading 61%
State average proficiency is 66% in Math and 61% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
499
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 64.93%
Asian 11.82%
Hispanic 15.63%
Black 1.8%
Two+ Races 5.81%
Native Am. 0%
White
64.93%
Asian
11.82%
Hispanic
15.63%
Black
1.8%
Two+ Races
5.81%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 499
52.3%
261 Female
47.7%
238 Male

Student Population

499 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

499 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Burley Elem School Contact Information

Address

1630 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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Phone

(773) 534-5475

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TOP 28 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Burley Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Augustus H. Burley Elementary School has been named a 2025-2026 Technology-Based Instruction School for its strong academic record. The school is still ranked among the best in Illinois for student achievement in math and reading. The campus is also an Apple Distinguished School for its innovative use of technology to enhance classroom learning and student engagement. Throughout the year, families and students regularly participate in school activities and community events, such as literacy programmes and student projects for learning and creativity.

FAQ

Q1. Does Augustus H. Burley Elementary School offer classroom activities for students?

Ans. Yes, students participate in classroom activities, group learning, and school programs during the academic year.

Q2. How do teachers at Augustus H. Burley Elementary School support student progress?

Ans. Teachers use lessons, assignments, and classroom instruction to help students improve throughout the school year.

Q3. Can families participate in events at Augustus H. Burley Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, families can attend school events, meetings, and activities organized during the academic year.

Q4. Does Augustus H. Burley Elementary School provide guidance for students?

Ans. Yes, teachers and school staff provide support and guidance to help students during classroom learning.

Q5. What type of learning environment does Augustus H. Burley Elementary School provide?

Ans. Augustus H. Burley Elementary School provides a structured and engaging learning environment for students across grade levels.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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