Enrollment
519
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waukegan, IL
Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan
Federal NCES profile for Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170142306386Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 519
- students enrolled
Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Waukegan, IL.
School address
District: Learn 9 Chtr Campus in Waukegan · Illinois
NCES ID 170142306386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan
Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Waukegan, Illinois, enrolling 519 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 519 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Waukegan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Elementary School (577 students): Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 14.4:1).
Learn 9 Chtr Campus in Waukegan is a single-school charter district, so Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan compares
Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.1%
African American 8.7%
White 2.9%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
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
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
H R Mccall Elem School
Standard public school
396 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan
How many students attend Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan?
Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waukegan, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan?
The student-teacher ratio at Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan?
The largest demographic group at Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan is Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment, in Waukegan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan?
Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan rank among elementary schools in Waukegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan ranks #2 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.
Is Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan a good school?
Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan earns 48/100 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 Learn 9 Chtr Campus in Waukegan?
None; Learn 9 Chtr Campus in Waukegan is a single-school charter district, and Learn Chtr 9 Campus in Waukegan is its only campus.
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