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Burroughs Elem School

3542 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Ranked 464 of 1380 in Illinois

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Burroughs Elem School

3542 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

About Burroughs Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 23%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 23% in Math and 38% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
308
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.57%
Asian 1.95%
Hispanic 90.91%
Black 3.57%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.57%
Asian
1.95%
Hispanic
90.91%
Black
3.57%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 308
50.32%
155 Female
49.68%
153 Male

Student Population

308 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

308 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Burroughs Elem School Contact Information

Address

3542 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

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Phone

(773) 535-7226

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TOP 464 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Burroughs 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

John C. Burroughs Elementary School was recently recognised as a top-performing school in its network based on Illinois Assessment of Readiness results. The school has been one of the best schools in the area since 2022 and is still doing well in reading in all grades. School leaders also cited a staff retention rate above 95%, which they say supports consistency in classroom instruction and in daily student learning throughout the academic year.

FAQ

Q1. What programs are available for students at John C. Burroughs Elementary School?

Ans. John C. Burroughs Elementary School offers classroom programs, learning activities, and academic support for students across grade levels.

Q2. How does John C. Burroughs Elementary School help students stay engaged in learning?

Ans. The school uses regular lessons, classroom activities, and guided instruction to support student participation and learning.

Q3. How can families stay informed about John C. Burroughs Elementary School updates?

Ans. Families receive updates through school communication, meetings, and regular interaction with teachers and staff.

Q4. Does John C. Burroughs Elementary School provide opportunities for student participation?

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

Q5. What kind of environment does John C. Burroughs Elementary School provide for students?

Ans. John C. Burroughs Elementary School provides a structured and supportive environment for student learning and growth.

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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