At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
141
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
95%+41.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Burnham Elem School is a public primary in Burnham, Illinois. The school enrolls 141 students. It is part of the Burnham SD 154-5 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictBurnham SD 154-5
County17031
CityBurnham
ZIP60633
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170786000400
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment141
White4.3%
Hispanic / Latino58.2%
Black / African American36.2%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
4.3%
Hispanic
58.2%
Black
36.2%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
1.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.