D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Burke Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 5356 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60615
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in Illinois
Growth
D
Students gain 0.68 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
265
Students
enrolled
10.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%1/1004.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.68 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.96 in 2009–19; 16th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 96% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency3% (−24 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−20 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black3%3%reading -9 pts, math -3 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -28 pts, math -21 pts1st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5356 S King Dr
City Chicago
ZIP Code 60615
District 1709930
NCES School ID 170993000629
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60615

Understanding the community around Burke Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,518
Per Capita Income $47,882
Poverty Rate 15.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.8%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $306,400
Median Rent $1,374
Owner-Occupied 31.4%
Renter-Occupied 68.6%
View full data for ZIP 60615 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Burke Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 88.7%
Hispanic/Latino 6.8%
White 1.9%
Two or More Races 0.8%
American Indian 1.5%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 265
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Burke Elem School?
Burke Elem School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Burke Elem School?
Burke Elem School has 265 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1.
What grades does Burke Elem School serve?
Burke Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Burke Elem School receive per student?
Burke Elem School receives $25,599 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Burke Elem School in 60615 ▼
Avg Home Value
$255,254
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,831
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
68.6%

Other Schools in 60615

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026