Carman-Buckner Elem School vs Lyon Magnet Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carman-Buckner Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
| Measure | Carman-Buckner Elem School Waukegan, Illinois | Lyon Magnet Elementary School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2117 of 2,303 | #1869 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47728 of 50,301 | #44916 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 509 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 21% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyon Magnet Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 14.8).
- •Lyon Magnet Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 5%).
- •Lyon Magnet Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 7%).
- •Lyon Magnet Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 82.3%).
- •Lyon Magnet Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.5).
- •Carman-Buckner Elem School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 430.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carman-Buckner Elem School better than Lyon Magnet Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lyon Magnet Elementary School ranks higher (19.9 vs 14.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carman-Buckner Elem School and Lyon Magnet Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carman-Buckner Elem School: 509. Lyon Magnet Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carman-Buckner Elem School and Lyon Magnet Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Carman-Buckner Elem School is 2117th of 2,303 and Lyon Magnet Elementary School is 1869th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).