At a glance
Reported students
374
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy: 374 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 421
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 374 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (94.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black94.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Chicago Public Schools District 299
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fiske Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
373 reported students
Sayre Elem Language Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
377 reported students
Stagg Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
377 reported students
Till Elem Math & Science Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
370 reported students
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
370 reported students
Asian Human Services -Passage Chrtr
Elementary · Grades KG–08
379 reported students
Public schools near Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 195 | 0.5 mi |
| Warren Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 317 | 0.5 mi |
| Black Magnet Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–08 | 336 | 0.6 mi |
| Schmid Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 195 | 1 mi |
| Hoyne Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–08 | 230 | 1 mi |
| McDowell Elem School Elementary · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–05 | 112 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy
What grades does Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy serve?
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Chicago Public Schools District 299.
How many students attend Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy?
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy reported 374 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 421 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 374 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chicago Public Schools District 299 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy in?
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299, based in Chicago, IL, which operates 641 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School (0.5 mi), Warren Elem School (0.5 mi), Black Magnet Elem School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.