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Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy

650 E 91st Pl, Chicago, IL 60619

Ranked 707 of 1380 in Illinois

Top schools in Chicago
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Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy

650 E 91st Pl, Chicago, IL 60619

About Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 17% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
288
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 2.08%
Black 97.57%
Two+ Races 0.35%
Native Am. 0%
White
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.08%
Black
97.57%
Two+ Races
0.35%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 288
43.75%
126 Female
56.25%
162 Male

Student Population

288 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

288 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy Contact Information

Address

650 E 91st Pl, Chicago, IL 60619

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Phone

(773) 535-3300

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TOP 707 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy

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: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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

Burnside Scholastic Academy will continue with its “Unlocking Our Golden Potential” theme focusing on student attendance and school engagement activities during the 2025-2026 school year. The school recently posted an average attendance of 91.4 percent and is working towards recognition as one of the top attendance performing schools in Chicago. Students and families also attended community events such as the Winter Family Sneaker Ball Dance, Family READ Day and the Chicago History Fair, which contributed to increased school participation and student involvement throughout the academic year.

FAQ

Q1. Are there activities for students beyond regular classes at Ambrose Plamondon Burnside Scholastic Academy?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in different school activities and programs during the academic year.

Q2. How is student behavior managed at Ambrose Plamondon Burnside Scholastic Academy?

Ans. The school follows classroom rules and daily routines to help students stay focused and organized.

Q3. Does Ambrose Plamondon Burnside Scholastic Academy provide support for students who need help?

Ans. Yes, students can receive guidance and support from teachers and school staff when needed.

Q4. What are some ways for families to stay connected with Ambrose Plamondon Burnside Scholastic Academy?

Ans. Families can stay informed through school meetings, updates and regular communication from staff members.

Q5. Does Ambrose Plamondon Burnside Scholastic Academy assist students in getting ready for higher grades?

Ans. Yes, the school is focused on building academic skills and classroom learning habits that support student progress.

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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