John S Clark Elem School

schools.wps60.org/clark/

240 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John S. Clark Elementary School is a public school located in Waukegan, Illinois, serving students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade levels. As part of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into middle school. The school community emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active participation from both families and staff to support the diverse needs of its student population.

The curriculum at John S. Clark is designed to align with state standards, integrating core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with enrichment opportunities. Beyond the classroom, the school often hosts programs and activities intended to build school spirit and community engagement. By providing a structured and supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners to become responsible, life-long learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to the broader Waukegan community.

240

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John S Clark Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	168
Black	19
Asian	28
Two or More	6
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
168 (70.0 %)
Asian
28 (11.7 %)
Black
19 (7.9 %)
White
15 (6.2 %)
Two or More
6 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)

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)303-1570
Website:	http://schools.wps60.org/clark/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 31

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 44