- Enrollment
- 4,186
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waukegan, IL
North Elem School
Federal NCES profile for North Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174125004136
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elem School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 498
- students enrolled
North Elem School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Waukegan, IL.
School address
District: Waukegan Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 174125004136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174125004136 · Waukegan, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 18.4:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Waukegan High School (4,186 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 6 schools in Waukegan. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North 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 498
North Elem School
498 students
What this shows North Elem School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elem School compares
North 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.6%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 2.2%
White 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, North 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 North 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 North 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North 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.
Carman-Buckner Elem School
Standard public school
509 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elem School
Standard public school
505 students 22:1 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elem School
How many students attend North Elem School?
North Elem School has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waukegan, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elem School is 18.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elem School?
The largest demographic group at North Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in Waukegan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elem School?
North Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 North Elem School rank among schools in Waukegan?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem School ranks #6 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 North 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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