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Little Fort Elementary School

1775 Blanchard Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10
Top 50%
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Little Fort Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Little Fort Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

Little Fort Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Fort Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1579 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
30%
27%
23%
30%
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
75%
28%
Black
16%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
26%
27%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Fort Elementary School's ranking?
Little Fort Elementary School is ranked #1579 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Little Fort Elementary School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Little Fort Elementary School?
412 students attend Little Fort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Little Fort Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Fort Elementary School?
Little Fort Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Little Fort Elementary School offer ?
Little Fort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Little Fort Elementary School part of?
Little Fort Elementary School is part of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District.

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Students First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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