At a glance
Reported students
262
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456.5
John S Clark Elem School: 262 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 231
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about John S Clark Elem School
John S Clark Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Waukegan. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Waukegan CUSD 60. NCES reports 262 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (66%) and Asian (19.8%). English learners represent 59.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John S Clark Elem School
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 59.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.5%
- Hispanic66%
- Black4.2%
- Asian19.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Waukegan CUSD 60
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hyde Park Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
295 reported students
Greenwood Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
318 reported students
Washington Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
395 reported students
H R McCall Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
396 reported students
Clearview Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
404 reported students
Public schools near John S Clark Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Fort Elem School Elementary · Waukegan CUSD 60 | KG–05 | 421 | 0.7 mi |
| Greenwood Elem School Elementary · Waukegan CUSD 60 | PK–05 | 318 | 0.8 mi |
| LEARN John and Kathy Schreiber Charter School Elementary · Charter · LEARN John and Kathy Schreiber Charter School | KG–08 | 519 | 1.4 mi |
| Howe Elementary School Elementary · Beach Park CCSD 3 | KG–05 | 318 | 1.5 mi |
| Oakdale Elem School Elementary · Waukegan CUSD 60 | PK–05 | 505 | 1.6 mi |
| H R McCall Elem School Elementary · Waukegan CUSD 60 | KG–05 | 396 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John S Clark Elem School
What grades does John S Clark Elem School serve?
John S Clark Elem School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Waukegan CUSD 60.
How many students attend John S Clark Elem School?
John S Clark Elem School reported 262 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 231 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John S Clark Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 262 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John S Clark Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John S Clark Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waukegan CUSD 60 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John S Clark Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John S Clark Elem School in?
John S Clark Elem School is part of Waukegan CUSD 60, based in Waukegan, IL, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John S Clark Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Little Fort Elem School (0.7 mi), Greenwood Elem School (0.8 mi), LEARN John and Kathy Schreiber Charter School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.