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Burr Oak Elementary School

Public Grades 3-5

1817^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 12% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Burr Oak Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Calumet Park, Illinois, with 294 students. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high-poverty student population.

Burr Oak Elementary School's academic performance is well below state and district averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 26% of Burr Oak students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 32.2% for the district and 53.1% for the state. In math, only 11.2% of Burr Oak students were proficient or better, compared to 7.9% for the district and 38.5% for the state. The school also has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% to 37.6% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Burr Oak Elementary School serves a high-poverty student population, with 39.8% to 77.55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as White Elementary Career Academy and Colemon J Elementary Academy, which are also in the Chicago Public Schools district, Burr Oak Elementary School performs significantly worse, with lower academic proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism. The school's performance has also been declining over the past few years, and its per-student spending is lower than the state average, which may contribute to its poor academic outcomes.

290

Students ?

32.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,328

Per pupil spending ?

26.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1440 W 125th St
Calumet Park, IL 60827-6025

(708) 388-8010

District: Calumet Public School District 132

Students who attend Burr Oak Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Calumet Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.2%

Hispanic:

31.4%

Two or more races:

1.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 8th percentile in 2014 → 12th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (17% vs 44% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (35% vs 25% Illinois)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school17%

District avg18%

Illinois avg44%

1,817^th of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Bottom 12%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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SchoolDigger rating ?

791^st of 811Calumet Public School District 132 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	14.1	1817 of 2056	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.1	1806 of 2067	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.9	1718 of 2077	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.5	1932 of 2082	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	18.4	1773 of 2086	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.1	1817 of 2037	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	13.8	1849 of 2044	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	13.9	1856 of 2046	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	15.5	1827 of 2052	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	11.6	1919 of 2093	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	29.5	1598 of 2167	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	24.6	1768 of 2166	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	31.5	1617 of 2147	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	13.9	1922 of 2139	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	11.4	1926 of 2120	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	8.1	1953 of 2092	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	4.4	1999 of 2095	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	4.3	1991 of 2086	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	7.2	1856 of 2022	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	6.0	1884 of 2030	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2003	4.7	1891 of 2020	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	38.3	410 of 688	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.7	417 of 655	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.0	349 of 692	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.3	469 of 684	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.0	378 of 711	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.2	424 of 698	39.3%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	28.3	631 of 788	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.5	531 of 826	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.0	501 of 788	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.8	537 of 768	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.2	287 of 743	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.4	163 of 718	77.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	14.7	1727 of 1942	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	14.8	1762 of 1942	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	21.3	1563 of 1957	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.0	1737 of 1970	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.7	1555 of 2019	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.2	1726 of 1964	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	24.7	798 of 982	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.1	707 of 959	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.9	642 of 970	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.6	699 of 954	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.5	400 of 955	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.0	599 of 938	36.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	22.9	1495 of 1800	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	23.7	1484 of 1793	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.2	1321 of 1808	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.7	1556 of 1763	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.6	1356 of 1816	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.9	1452 of 1765	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	14.3	1720 of 1947	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.8	1616 of 1959	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.8	1725 of 1984	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	12.1	1918 of 1977	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	14.4	1847 of 2019	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	15.8	1762 of 1972	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2022	22.2	1024 of 1113	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	29.4	867 of 1194	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)40th percentile+29 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)20th percentile+8 vs school

Hispanic (2025)19th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)17th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)12th percentile~ school

Female (2025)11th percentile~ school

Special Education (2022)8th percentile~ school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts26%-27 vs state

Science15%-26 vs state

Mathematics11%-27 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)		IAR English Language Arts (2025)							IAR Mathematics (2025)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burr Oak Elementary School	Public	3-5	1440 W 125th St	Calumet Park	60827	Cook County	Calumet Public School District 132	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 388-8010	290	9	32.2	26.2%	0 (0.0%)	195 (67.2%)	91 (31.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	14.1	1817^th of 2056 public elementary schools	11.6%		16.1	1806^th of 2067 public elementary schools	12.6%	11	14.7		16.0	19.8	42.1				26.0	10.6	14.6	8.4				11.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	98.3	96.5	97.2			$18,328	$1,923	$16,406
Burr Oak Academy	Public	PK, KG-2	1441 W 124th St	Calumet Park	60827	Cook County	Calumet Public School District 132	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 824-3090	289	21	14.0	6.2%	3 (1.0%)	210 (72.7%)	70 (24.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)								(n/a)																	92.1	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.9	95.3	93.4	14.2		$18,141	$1,537	$16,604
White Elementary Career Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1136 W 122nd St	Chicago	60643	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(773) 535-5672	116	11	10.5	92.2%	0 (0.0%)	109 (94.0%)	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	24.2	1577^th of 2056 public elementary schools	23.3%		26.7	1494^th of 2067 public elementary schools	27.7%	83		11.1	53.8	33.3		30.8	54.5	50.0	41.8	15.4	11.1		7.7	0.0	0.0	6.3	86.9	87.7	87.7	87.7	95.1	87.7	82.8	12.3	22.1	$29,920	$2,206	$27,714
Colemon J Elementary Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1441 W 119th St	Chicago	60643	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(773) 535-3975	166	23	7.3	77.7%	0 (0.0%)	157 (94.6%)	9 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.1	1106^th of 2056 public elementary schools	46.2%		38.6	1186^th of 2067 public elementary schools	42.6%	80	42.9	23.5	64.3	35.7	42.9	40.0	61.5	64.7	50.5	35.7	21.4	42.9	28.6	23.1	35.3	32.0	94.9	96.1	96.1	96.1	97.2	96.6	94.4	11.2	25.8	$31,360	$5,020	$26,340
Brown R Elementary Community Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	12607 S Union Ave	Chicago	60628	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(773) 535-5385	279	23	12.1	97.5%	0 (0.0%)	266 (95.3%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	17.7	1725^th of 2056 public elementary schools	16.1%		19.3	1701^st of 2067 public elementary schools	17.7%	24	4.2	7.7	33.3	26.9	25.0	54.8	71.9	50.0	45.6	14.3	7.7	0.0	6.5	15.6	11.5	9.4	79.2	84.1	84.1	84.1	88.6	84.1	81.0	12.1	18.3	$22,612	$2,685	$19,927
Paul Revere Primary School	Public	K-3	2300 123rd Pl	Blue Island	60406	Cook County	Cook County School District 130	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 489-3533	318	22	14.4	83.6%	10 (3.1%)	83 (26.1%)	221 (69.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)								(n/a)			38.0						38.0	24.1						24.1	98.8	97.9	97.9	97.9	98.8	97.6	98.5			$20,728	$3,133	$17,595
Paul Revere Intermediate School	Public	4-5	12331 Gregory St	Blue Island	60406	Cook County	Cook County School District 130	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 385-4450	180	11	16.0	79.4%	12 (6.7%)	36 (20.0%)	131 (72.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	22.2	1613^th of 2056 public elementary schools	21.5%		29.6	1412^th of 2067 public elementary schools	31.7%	201	21.5			25.3	42.5				33.3		13.2	20.0				16.4	96.9	96.9	96.9	96.9	97.9	96.9	97.4			$20,868	$3,212	$17,656
Higgins Elementary Community Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	11710 S Morgan St	Chicago	60643	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(773) 535-5625	271	23	11.7	94.1%	2 (0.7%)	245 (90.4%)	24 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.6	1750^th of 2056 public elementary schools	14.9%		17.4	1757^th of 2067 public elementary schools	15.0%	7	8.8	10.0	15.8	29.2	29.4	44.4	33.3	50.0	33.8	10.5	12.5	17.6	7.4	9.1	5.0	11.0	82.6	90.6	90.6	90.6	96.4	89.5	80.8	13.4	19.2	$23,194	$3,531	$19,664
Whistler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	11533 S Ada St	Chicago	60643	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(773) 535-5560	242	19	12.7	88.8%	0 (0.0%)	235 (97.1%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	26.9	1509^th of 2056 public elementary schools	26.6%		26.5	1501^st of 2067 public elementary schools	27.4%	8	12.5	13.6	30.8	26.1	50.0	52.9	43.5	45.5	40.2	24.0	17.4	6.3	25.0	4.3	14.3	15.3	81.9	85.4	85.4	85.4	95.3	85.0	83.9	5.5	16.5	$23,107	$2,918	$20,189
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	12339 S Normal Ave	Chicago	60628	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(773) 535-5590	354	22	16.0	95.5%	2 (0.6%)	301 (85.0%)	49 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	12	1873^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	8.9%		11.2	2005^th of 2067 public elementary schools	3.0%	132	10.0	11.1	27.3	17.2	12.9	22.0	14.3	21.6	19.8	9.4	20.7	6.5	9.8	0.0	21.6	12.0	69.5	72.8	72.8	72.8	88.2	71.5	69.5		13.8	$20,386	$3,373	$17,013

Frequently Asked Questions about Burr Oak Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Burr Oak Elementary School?

Students at Burr Oak Elementary School are 67% African American, 31% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Burr Oak Elementary School in?

Calumet Public School District 132

What schools do graduates of Burr Oak Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Burr Oak Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Calumet Elementary School

How many students attend Burr Oak Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 290 students attended Burr Oak Elementary School.

Is Burr Oak Elementary School a good school?

Burr Oak Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Illinois elementary schools.

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