- Enrollment
- 4,186
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waukegan, IL
John S Clark Elem School
Federal NCES profile for John S Clark Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174125004132
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John S Clark Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 262
- students enrolled
John S Clark Elem School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John S Clark Elem School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Waukegan, IL.
School address
District: Waukegan Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 174125004132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
John S Clark Elem School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 174125004132 · Waukegan, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 18.7:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Waukegan High School (4,186 students)
John S Clark Elem School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
John S Clark 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 262
John S Clark Elem School
262 students
What this shows John S Clark Elem School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How John S Clark Elem School compares
John S Clark Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.0%
Asian 19.8%
White 6.5%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, John S Clark Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Waukegan Cusd 60 reports $21,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John S Clark Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert E Abbott Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John S Clark 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 elementary schools in Waukegan
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glenwood Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan
Standard public school
519 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Glen Flora Elem School
Standard public school
476 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elem School
Standard public school
438 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 13:1 students per teacher
Little Fort Elem School
Standard public school
421 students 14:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about John S Clark Elem School
How many students attend John S Clark Elem School?
John S Clark Elem School has 262 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waukegan, IL. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John S Clark Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John S Clark Elem School is 18.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John S Clark Elem School?
The largest demographic group at John S Clark Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment, in Waukegan, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John S Clark Elem School?
John S Clark Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John S Clark Elem School rank among elementary schools in Waukegan?
By Resource Investment Index, John S Clark Elem School ranks #4 of 11 elementary 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 elementary schools in Waukegan on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukegan Cusd 60?
Besides John S Clark 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.