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Lyon Magnet Elementary School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Waukegan, Illinois · Waukegan CUSD 60
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students430
Student:Teacher14.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo
Lyon Magnet
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
430
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
77%+23.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Lyon Magnet Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Waukegan, Illinois. The school enrolls 430 students. It is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictWaukegan CUSD 60
County17097
CityWaukegan
ZIP60085
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174125004135

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment430
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino83.6%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian12.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races0.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.7%
Hispanic
83.6%
Black
0.4%
Asian
12.8%
Two+
0.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %77%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)