Glenwood Elementary School

(224)303-2010

schools.wps60.org/glenwood

641 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Glenwood Elementary School is a public school located in Waukegan, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of Waukegan Public School District 60. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, prioritizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills while integrating modern educational strategies to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Glenwood Elementary is known for its focus on building a strong school culture that encourages parent and guardian involvement. The school staff works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are supported by various programs and resources aimed at closing achievement gaps. By emphasizing high expectations and a collaborative spirit, Glenwood strives to be a cornerstone of the Northmoor Avenue neighborhood, helping its students develop into well-rounded, responsible citizens.

641

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	522
Black	86
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	4

Hispanic
522 (81.4 %)
Black
86 (13.4 %)
White
14 (2.2 %)
Two or More
11 (1.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

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)303-2010
Website:	http://schools.wps60.org/glenwood
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
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 111

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 112