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Burr Elem School

1621 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Ranked 271 of 1380 in Illinois

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Burr Elem School

1621 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

About Burr Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 36%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 36% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
454
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 39.87%
Asian 4.85%
Hispanic 35.24%
Black 8.59%
Two+ Races 11.23%
Native Am. 0.22%
White
39.87%
Asian
4.85%
Hispanic
35.24%
Black
8.59%
Two+ Races
11.23%
Native Am.
0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 454
47.8%
217 Female
52.2%
237 Male

Student Population

454 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

454 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Burr Elem School Contact Information

Address

1621 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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Phone

(773) 534-4090

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TOP 271 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Burr 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: 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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

Jonathan Burr Elementary School was recently named a Magnet National School of Merit for the second consecutive year. The award recognises the school’s Japanese World Language and Personalised Learning programmes that continue to support student learning and classroom engagement. The campus was also recognised as an Exemplary Personalised Learning School, one of just a few Chicago Public Schools to receive that designation. Students also participated in cultural activities, athletics, and academic programmes throughout the 2025–2026 school year.

FAQ

Q1. Does Burr Elementary School provide a connected learning environment for students?

Ans. Yes, the school has a structured environment that helps students stay engaged in classroom learning and school activities.

Q2. Are students at Burr Elementary School encouraged to participate in school programs?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in different school programs, activities, and classroom events during the academic year.

Q3. How does Burr Elementary School support communication with families?

Ans. The school keeps families informed through updates, meetings, and regular communication from teachers and staff.

Q4. Does Burr Elementary School provide support staff for students?

Ans. Yes, teachers and school staff are available to provide guidance and classroom support for students.

Q5. What type of environment can students expect at Burr Elementary School?

Ans. Students can expect a structured and supportive learning environment that encourages daily participation and learning.

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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