Little Fort Elem School

schools.wps60.org/littlefort

421 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Little Fort Elementary School is a public school located in Waukegan, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare its diverse student population for future success through a curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Little Fort Elementary is known for its dedication to community involvement and school spirit. The school provides various resources and programs designed to engage both students and their families, ensuring a holistic approach to education. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community, Little Fort seeks to create a safe and nurturing space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

421

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Little Fort Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	322
Black	62
Asian	15
Two or More	7
American Indian	7

Hispanic
322 (76.5%)
Black
62 (14.7%)
Asian
15 (3.6%)
White
8 (1.9%)
Two or More
7 (1.7%)
American Indian
7 (1.7%)

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)303-3700
Website:	http://schools.wps60.org/littlefort
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 81