- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cicero, IL
Daniel Burnham Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Burnham Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171020001238
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Burnham Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 185
- students enrolled
Daniel Burnham Elem School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Burnham Elem School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Cicero, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Daniel Burnham Elem School grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (+18.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 171020001238 · Cicero, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Unity Jr High School (1,919 students)
Daniel Burnham Elem School grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (+18.6%). Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Daniel Burnham Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Unity Jr High
Unity Jr High School
1,919 students
- Abe Lincoln El 717
Abe Lincoln Elem School
717 students
- Warren Park Sc 695
Warren Park School
695 students
- Woodrow Wilson 622
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
622 students
- Sherlock Elem 583
Sherlock Elem School
583 students
- This school 185
Daniel Burnham Elem School
185 students
What this shows Daniel Burnham Elem School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Burnham Elem School compares
Daniel Burnham Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$23,162
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
African American 2.2%
White 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Daniel Burnham Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cicero Sd 99 reports $23,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel Burnham Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abe Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Park School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherlock Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Burnham Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Cicero
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
Standard public school
622 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elem School
Standard public school
453 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
T Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
450 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Columbus East Elem School
Standard public school
411 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Cicero East Elem School
Standard public school
408 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Drexel Elem School
Standard public school
396 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Burnham Elem School
How many students attend Daniel Burnham Elem School?
Daniel Burnham Elem School has 185 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cicero, IL. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Burnham Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Burnham Elem School is 18.5:1, which is 32% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Burnham Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Burnham Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Cicero, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Burnham Elem School?
Daniel Burnham Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Daniel Burnham Elem School rank among elementary schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Burnham Elem School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Cicero, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cicero on the city page.
What other schools are in Cicero Sd 99?
Besides Daniel Burnham Elem School, Cicero Sd 99 also operates Unity Jr High School (1,919 students), Abe Lincoln Elem School (717 students), and Warren Park School (695 students). See the Cicero Sd 99 district page for the complete list.