- Enrollment
- 4,186
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174125004125
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 509
- students enrolled
Carman-Buckner Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174125004125 · Waukegan, IL Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Waukegan High School (4,186 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 6 schools in Waukegan. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Carman-Buckner Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waukegan High
Waukegan High School
4,186 students
- John R Lewis M 721
John R Lewis Middle School
721 students
- Miguel Juarez 651
Miguel Juarez Middle School
651 students
- Robert E Abbot 585
Robert E Abbott Middle School
585 students
- Glenwood Eleme 577
Glenwood Elementary School
577 students
- This school 509
Carman-Buckner Elem School
509 students
What this shows Carman-Buckner Elem School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 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
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Illinois - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$21,843
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukegan Cusd 60, which includes Carman-Buckner Elem School.
$21,843
Per student
+20%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.4%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miguel Juarez Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert E Abbott Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Waukegan
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oakdale Elem School
Standard public school
505 students 22:1 students per teacher
North Elem School
Standard public school
498 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Clearview Elem School
Standard public school
404 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elem School
Standard public school
318 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
221 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
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 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.
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