D−
Carman-Buckner Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
520 Helmholz Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 · (224) 303-1500 · Part of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
Students
509
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Carman-Buckner Elem School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 8.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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520 Helmholz Ave, Waukegan
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K87
Kindergarten68
Grade 168
Grade 269
Grade 374
Grade 475
Grade 568
Enrollment over time
469’20
464’21
431’22
485’23
509’24
Up 8.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 79%Black 16%Two or more races 2%White 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.