Enrollment
318
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waukegan, IL
Greenwood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174125004128
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenwood Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 318
- students enrolled
Greenwood Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Elem School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Waukegan, IL.
School address
District: Waukegan Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 174125004128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenwood Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenwood Elem School
Greenwood Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waukegan, Illinois, enrolling 318 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 318 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Waukegan's public schools, it stands alongside Carman-Buckner Elem School (509 students): Greenwood Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 11.3:1).
Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates Waukegan High School (4,186 students) and John R Lewis Middle School (721 students) alongside Greenwood 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 Greenwood Elem School compares
Greenwood 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 32% in Illinois - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 318 Top 60% in Illinois - larger than 40% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174125004128
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.7%
African American 13.5%
White 5.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Greenwood Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.9%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukegan Cusd 60, which includes Greenwood 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 Greenwood 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenwood 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.
Carman-Buckner Elem School
Standard public school
509 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
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
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
221 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Greenwood Elem School
How many students attend Greenwood Elem School?
Greenwood Elem School has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waukegan, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elem School is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 Greenwood Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment, in Waukegan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood Elem School?
Greenwood Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Greenwood Elem School rank among schools in Waukegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Elem School ranks #1 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 Greenwood Elem School a good school?
Greenwood Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Greenwood 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.