Glen Flora Elem School

schools.wps60.org/glenflora

452 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Glen Flora Elementary School, located at 1110 Chestnut St in Waukegan, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Waukegan Public School District 60. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early stages of their education. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside social-emotional development to help prepare children for future academic success.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Glen Flora Elementary focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school actively works to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages parent involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of the Waukegan school district’s mission. By providing various resources and academic support programs, Glen Flora aims to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential within a supportive and structured learning environment.

452

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen Flora Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	348
Black	68
Two or More	15
American Indian	5

Hispanic
348 (77.0 %)
Black
68 (15.0 %)
White
16 (3.5 %)
Two or More
15 (3.3 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waukegan CUSD 60
Phone:	(224)303-1800
Website:	http://schools.wps60.org/glenflora
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 75