Enrollment
509
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waukegan, IL
Carman-Buckner Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Carman-Buckner Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174125004125
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carman-Buckner Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 509
- students enrolled
Carman-Buckner Elem School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carman-Buckner Elem School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Waukegan, IL.
School address
District: Waukegan Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 174125004125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carman-Buckner Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carman-Buckner Elem School
Carman-Buckner Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waukegan, Illinois, enrolling 509 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 509 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Waukegan's public schools, it stands alongside Oakdale Elem School (505 students): Carman-Buckner Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 17.6:1).
Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates Waukegan High School (4,186 students) and John R Lewis Middle School (721 students) alongside Carman-Buckner Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carman-Buckner Elem School compares
Carman-Buckner Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,269
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 509 Top 29% in Illinois - larger than 71% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174125004125
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.2%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 2.2%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Carman-Buckner Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.1%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukegan Cusd 60, which includes Carman-Buckner Elem School.
$20,269
Per student
+19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.4%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Carman-Buckner Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John R Lewis Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miguel Juarez Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert E Abbott Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carman-Buckner Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,186
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Waukegan
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oakdale Elem School
Standard public school
505 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
North Elem School
Standard public school
498 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Clearview Elem School
Standard public school
404 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elem School
Standard public school
318 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
221 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Carman-Buckner Elem School
How many students attend Carman-Buckner Elem School?
Carman-Buckner Elem School has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waukegan, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carman-Buckner Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carman-Buckner Elem School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carman-Buckner Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Carman-Buckner Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment, in Waukegan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carman-Buckner Elem School?
Carman-Buckner Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carman-Buckner Elem School rank among schools in Waukegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Carman-Buckner Elem School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Waukegan, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waukegan on the city page.
Is Carman-Buckner Elem School a good school?
Carman-Buckner Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Waukegan Cusd 60?
Besides Carman-Buckner Elem School, Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates Waukegan High School (4,186 students), John R Lewis Middle School (721 students), and Miguel Juarez Middle School (651 students). See the Waukegan Cusd 60 district page for the complete list.