Carman-Buckner Elem School

schools.wps60.org/carman/

509 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carman-Buckner Elementary School, located at 520 Helmholz Ave in Waukegan, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in the Waukegan Public School District 60. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, the school aims to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academic instruction, Carman-Buckner places a strong emphasis on community engagement and character development. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to provide resources and programs that enhance the educational experience, including extracurricular opportunities and student support services. Through its commitment to excellence and equity, Carman-Buckner strives to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

509

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carman-Buckner Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	403
Black	83
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
403 (79.2%)
Black
83 (16.3%)
Two or More
11 (2.2%)
White
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waukegan CUSD 60
Phone:	(224)303-1500
Website:	http://schools.wps60.org/carman/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 87

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 68