Little Fort Elementary School
Tel:
(224) 303-3700
- Little Fort Elementary School serves 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Little Fort Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Little Fort Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 484 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Little Fort Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Little Fort Elementary School is 0.44, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1632 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 73% | 26% |
| Black | 16% | 17% |
| White | 6% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 26% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukegan CUSD 60 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Jack Benny Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukegan Jack Benny Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 607 students
0.4 miles
1401 Montesano Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-2460 0.4 6-8 607 - Waukegan Oakdale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 533 students
0.7 miles
2230 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1860 0.7 PK-5 533 - Waukegan John S Clark Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 236 students
0.8 miles
601 Blanchard Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1570 0.8 K-5 236 - Waukegan Clearview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 580 students
1.0 miles
1700 Delaware Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-1600 1.0 K-5 580 - Waukegan Greenwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 326 students
1.2 miles
1919 North Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
(224) 303-2080 1.2 PK-5 326
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