Little Fort Elementary School
Tel:
(224)303-3700
- Little Fort Elementary School serves 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Little Fort Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 513 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Little Fort Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Little Fort Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2050 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 32% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 26% |
| Black | 17% | 17% |
| White | 5% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukegan CUSD 60 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Little Fort Elementary School is Waukegan High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jack Benny Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jack Benny Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukegan Jack Benny Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 635 students
0.4 miles
1401 Montesano Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224)303-2460 0.4 6-8 635 - Waukegan Oakdale Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 571 students
0.7 miles
2230 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224)303-1860 0.7 PK-5 571 - Waukegan John S Clark Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 242 students
0.8 miles
601 Blanchard Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224)303-1570 0.8 K-5 242 - Waukegan Clearview Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 662 students
1.0 miles
1700 Delaware Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224)303-1600 1.0 PK-5 662 - Waukegan Greenwood Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 342 students
1.2 miles
1919 North Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224)303-2080 1.2 PK-5 342
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