GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Glenwood Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 school district, located in Waukegan, IL with about 745 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Glenwood Elementary 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.
Glenwood Elementary School is a public school located in Waukegan, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of Waukegan Public School District 60. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, prioritizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills while integrating modern educational strategies to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
Beyond academics, Glenwood Elementary is known for its focus on building a strong school culture that encourages parent and guardian involvement. The school staff works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are supported by various programs and resources aimed at closing achievement gaps. By emphasizing high expectations and a collaborative spirit, Glenwood strives to be a cornerstone of the Northmoor Avenue neighborhood, helping its students develop into well-rounded, responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Glenwood Elementary School at (224) 303-2010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waukegan, IL 60085-2528
(224) 303-2010
GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Waukegan, IL with about 745 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Waukegan CUSD 60
- Total Students:
- 745
- Teachers:
- 39
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 745 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 80.7%
- Black or African American
- 11.3%
- White
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.