Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carman-buckner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carman-Buckner Elementary School serves the southern part of Waukegan, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carman-buckner Elementary School's student population of 509 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carman-buckner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carman-buckner Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3179 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
79%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
Showing 2003–2014. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carman-buckner Elementary School's ranking?
Carman-buckner Elementary School is ranked #3179 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Carman-buckner Elementary School often compared to?
Carman-buckner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Carman-buckner Elementary School?
509 students attend Carman-buckner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Carman-buckner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carman-buckner Elementary School?
Carman-buckner Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carman-buckner Elementary School offer ?
Carman-buckner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carman-buckner Elementary School part of?
Carman-buckner Elementary School is part of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District.
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