GLEN FLORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Glen Flora Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 school district, located in Waukegan, IL with about 494 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Glen Flora Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Glen Flora Elementary School, located at 1110 Chestnut St in Waukegan, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Waukegan Public School District 60. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early stages of their education. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside social-emotional development to help prepare children for future academic success.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Glen Flora Elementary focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school actively works to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages parent involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of the Waukegan school district’s mission. By providing various resources and academic support programs, Glen Flora aims to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential within a supportive and structured learning environment.

For more information, contact Glen Flora Elem School at (224) 303-1800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1110 Chestnut St
Waukegan, IL 60085-2982
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GLEN FLORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Waukegan, IL with about 494 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Waukegan CUSD 60
Total Students:
494
Teachers:
26
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 494 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GLEN FLORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
78.1%
Black or African American
13.0%
White
5.3%
Two or more races
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.