GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Greenwood Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 school district, located in Waukegan, IL with about 326 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Greenwood Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Greenwood Elementary School is a public school located in Waukegan, Illinois, serving students within the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing a foundational education to a diverse student population, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science while emphasizing social-emotional development. The school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.
In addition to its standard curriculum, Greenwood Elementary typically engages the local community through various school events, parent-teacher partnerships, and student-centered initiatives. Like many schools in the Waukegan district, the institution prioritizes inclusive educational practices to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. The school’s location on North Avenue serves as a central hub for families in the area, providing resources and programming designed to enhance student engagement and academic growth.
For more information, contact Greenwood Elem School at (224) 303-2080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waukegan, IL 60087-5113
(224) 303-2080
GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Waukegan, IL with about 326 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Waukegan CUSD 60
- Total Students:
- 326
- Teachers:
- 27
- 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 326 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 74.8%
- Black or African American
- 13.2%
- White
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
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.