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#1493 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 39% in state
John S Clark Elem School
Elementary School · Waukegan Cusd 60 · Waukegan, IL
A Waukegan Cusd 60 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
601 Blanchard Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John S Clark Elem School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John S Clark Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,072/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waukegan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,162
Median home value
$185,800
Median rent
$1,294/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Fort Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Lake County Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Learn John Kathy Schreiber ChrtrCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 476 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waukegan Cusd 60
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #3 of 22
- District spending per student
- $21,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
John S Clark Elem School is listed in Waukegan CUSD 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John S Clark Elem School
John S Clark Elem School is a public elementary school in Waukegan, IL, part of Waukegan Cusd 60, serving approximately 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,493 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John S Clark Elem School
What grades does John S Clark Elem School serve?
John S Clark Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend John S Clark Elem School?
John S Clark Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John S Clark Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John S Clark Elem School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John S Clark Elem School rank in IL?
John S Clark Elem School ranks #1,493 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is John S Clark Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
John S Clark Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John S Clark Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John S Clark Elem School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John S Clark Elem School a charter school?
No, John S Clark Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John S Clark Elem School a Title I school?
No, John S Clark Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John S Clark Elem School?
71.2% of students at John S Clark Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (224) 303-1570
- Area population (ZIP 60087)
- 27,428
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60087; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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