Burnham Elem School
Burnham, IL · Burnham SD 154-5 · Grades K - 8
1,588th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 25%▲ Improving
Burnham Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Burnham Elem School 1,588th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — improving.
Burnham Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Burnham Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 148 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.3% | 51.4% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Black | 44.7% | 41.9% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 9.5% | 5.4% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Burnham Elem School
Typical home value $193K in zip 60633 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Burnham Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Clay Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,754th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 12% - 1Wentworth Intermediate SchoolCalumet City SD 155 · 1.4 mi away1,933rd of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 13% - 4Grissom Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.5 mi away1,281st of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 19% - –Wilson Elementary SchoolCalumet City SD 155 · 1.6 mi away
- 1Caroline Sibley Elem SchoolDolton SD 149 · 1.7 mi away2,003rd of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 9% - 3Carol Moseley Braun SchoolDolton SD 149 · 2.1 mi away1,675th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 24% - 4Lincoln Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 156 · 2.2 mi away1,370th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 20% - 2Diekman Elem SchoolDolton SD 149 · 2.6 mi away1,786th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Burnham Elem School in?
Burnham Elem School is part of the Burnham SD 154-5 district in Burnham, Illinois.
Is Burnham Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Burnham Elem School 1,588th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Burnham Elem School?
Hispanic 51%, Black 42%, White 5%, Two or more races 1% (148 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Burnham Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60633 is $193K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.