H R MCCALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

H R McCall Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 school district, located in Waukegan, IL with about 454 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, H R McCall Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

H.R. McCall Elementary School, located at 3215 N. McAree Rd in Waukegan, Illinois, is a public school serving a diverse student population within the Waukegan Public Schools District 60. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while supporting the social and emotional development of its young learners. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, H.R. McCall plays an active role in the local Waukegan community, often serving as a hub for student engagement and family involvement. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to address the unique needs of each student. Through various classroom initiatives and school-wide programs, H.R. McCall strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and community responsibility, ensuring that students are not only achieving academically but are also developing the character and skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly diverse society.

For more information, contact H R McCall Elem School at (224) 303-1760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3215 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087-2020
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H R MCCALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Waukegan, IL with about 454 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:
454
Teachers:
29
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 454 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending H R MCCALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
74.2%
Black or African American
11.2%
White
9.0%
Two or more races
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Asian
1.1%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.