Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glen Flora 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 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glen Flora Elementary School serves a central area in Waukegan, IL, encompassing approximately 0.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glen Flora Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glen Flora 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 Glen Flora Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#2799 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
80%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
3%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glen Flora Elementary School's ranking?
Glen Flora Elementary School is ranked #2799 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Glen Flora Elementary School often compared to?
Glen Flora Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Elementary School, Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Glen Flora Elementary School?
476 students attend Glen Flora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Glen Flora Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glen Flora Elementary School?
Glen Flora Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glen Flora Elementary School offer ?
Glen Flora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Glen Flora Elementary School part of?
Glen Flora Elementary School is part of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District.
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