- Enrollment
- 4,186
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waukegan, IL
Little Fort Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Little Fort Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174125004134
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Fort Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 421
- students enrolled
Little Fort Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Fort Elem School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Waukegan, IL.
School address
District: Waukegan Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 174125004134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Little Fort Elem School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 174125004134 · Waukegan, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 14:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Waukegan High School (4,186 students)
Little Fort Elem School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Little Fort 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 421
Little Fort Elem School
421 students
What this shows Little Fort Elem School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Fort Elem School compares
Little Fort 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
African American 14.7%
Asian 3.6%
White 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Little Fort Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukegan Cusd 60 reports $21,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Fort 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Fort 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
H R Mccall Elem School
Standard public school
396 students 12.4:1 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Fort Elem School
How many students attend Little Fort Elem School?
Little Fort Elem School has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waukegan, IL. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Fort Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Fort Elem School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Fort Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Little Fort Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Waukegan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Fort Elem School?
Little Fort Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Little Fort Elem School rank among elementary schools in Waukegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Fort Elem School ranks #3 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 Little Fort 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.