John S Clark Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waukegan, Illinois 60087 · Waukegan CUSD 60
#1079 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#31210 of 50,301 nationally
About John S Clark Elem School
John S Clark Elem School is a public elementary located in Waukegan, in the Waukegan CUSD 60 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 262 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1079th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (84th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 262.
There are 23 schools in Waukegan; John S Clark Elem School ranks 2nd of 22 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John S Clark Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John S Clark Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jack Benny Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students · 866 m away
Little Fort Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 1.2 km away
Greenwood Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students · 1.3 km away
LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr
Waukegan · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
519 students · 2.3 km away
Howe Elementary School
Beach Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students · 2.4 km away
Oakdale Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students · 2.5 km away
H R McCall Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students · 2.5 km away
Clearview Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students · 2.6 km away
Glen Flora Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students · 2.6 km away
Early Learning Center
Waukegan · Public other · Grades PK–PK
221 students · 2.6 km away
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Center Elem School
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262 students
Longfellow Elem School
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St Jacob Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is John S Clark Elem School a good school?
John S Clark Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 41.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1079 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John S Clark Elem School rank in Illinois?
John S Clark Elem School ranks #1079 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #31210 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John S Clark Elem School?
John S Clark Elem School had 262 students in 2025.
Is John S Clark Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
John S Clark Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John S Clark Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John S Clark Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.