NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

North Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 school district, located in Waukegan, IL with about 613 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, North Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

North Elementary School, located at 410 Franklin Street in Waukegan, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within Waukegan Public School District 60. The school provides foundational academic instruction for students in the local community, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As a cornerstone of the neighborhood, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for future academic success.

The school operates with a focus on collaborative engagement between educators, parents, and the surrounding Waukegan community. By prioritizing student growth and personal development, North Elementary works to implement standardized curriculum goals alongside initiatives designed to enhance social-emotional learning. Through its commitment to inclusivity and academic rigor, the school plays a vital role in shaping the educational landscape of the region and providing young students with the essential skills required for their transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact North Elem School at (224) 303-2160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

410 Franklin St
Waukegan, IL 60085-4035
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NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Waukegan, IL with about 613 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:
613
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 613 students

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

Hispanic/Latino
73.9%
Black or African American
18.9%
White
3.9%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%

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.