LYON MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lyon Magnet Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 school district, located in Waukegan, IL with about 495 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Lyon Magnet Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Lyon Magnet Elementary School, located at 800 S Elmwood Ave in Waukegan, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Waukegan Public School District 60. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer a specialized curriculum that focuses on specific themes or instructional methods, aimed at attracting a diverse student body from across the district. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, providing students with a structured learning environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
The school plays a vital role in the Waukegan community by focusing on holistic student development, blending core academic standards with enrichment opportunities. By leveraging its magnet status, Lyon Elementary often emphasizes unique educational programs—such as specialized arts, technology, or advanced inquiry-based learning—to better prepare students for middle school and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, family engagement, and a supportive campus culture, Lyon Magnet Elementary strives to create a foundation where every student can achieve their potential in an inclusive and challenging environment.
For more information, contact Lyon Magnet Elementary School at (224) 303-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waukegan, IL 60085-7242
(224) 303-2300
LYON MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Waukegan, IL with about 495 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Waukegan CUSD 60
- Total Students:
- 495
- Teachers:
- 29.5
- 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 495 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LYON MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 79.6%
- Black or African American
- 16.4%
- White
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.4%
- Male
- 56.6%
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.