Enrollment
498
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174125004136
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 498
- students enrolled
North Elem School has class sizes larger than 89% 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Elem School
North Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waukegan, Illinois, enrolling 498 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 89% of Illinois schools and 23% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 498 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Waukegan's public schools, it stands alongside Carman-Buckner Elem School (509 students): North Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 11.3:1).
Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates Waukegan High School (4,186 students) and John R Lewis Middle School (721 students) alongside North 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 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 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
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% 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
$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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 498 Top 31% in Illinois - larger than 69% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174125004136
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukegan Cusd 60, which includes North 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 North Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 | Similar 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
- 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
Clearview Elem School
Standard public school
404 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elem School
Standard public school
318 students 12.4:1 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 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 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% 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 20/100 (lower 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 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.
Is North Elem School a good school?
North Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. 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 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.