HYDE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hyde Park Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 school district, located in Waukegan, IL with about 290 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Hyde Park Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Hyde Park Elementary School, located at 1525 Hyde Park Ave in Waukegan, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Waukegan Public School District 60. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student population, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Hyde Park Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school works to build collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to create a cohesive support system for every child. With a mission to provide equitable opportunities for all, the staff at Hyde Park strives to nurture a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and develop a lifelong love for learning.

For more information, contact Hyde Park Elem School at (224) 303-1970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1525 Hyde Park Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085-3631
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HYDE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Waukegan, IL with about 290 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:
290
Teachers:
20
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 290 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HYDE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
87.6%
Black or African American
7.9%
White
2.4%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

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.