Carman-Buckner Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 520 Helmholz Ave
       Waukegan, IL  60085-6428


(224) 303-1500

District: Waukegan CUSD 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
1839th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,507 Help


Students who attend Carman-Buckner Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    John R Lewis Middle School
High:    Waukegan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.8%
African American:
15.5%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77% Help


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Compare Details Carman-Buckner Elementary School ranks worse than 88.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 13th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Waukegan CUSD 60 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.75. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.8%), African American (15.5%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Waukegan CUSD 60 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carman-Buckner Elementary School is 11.2, which is the 3rd best among 15 elementary schools in the Waukegan CUSD 60 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carman-Buckner Elementary School is $18,507, which is the 7th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Waukegan CUSD 60 School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Carman-Buckner Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carman-Buckner Elementary School 1839th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Carman-Buckner Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Waukegan CUSD 60:

SchoolDigger ranks Waukegan CUSD 60 762nd of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carman-Buckner Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Carman-Buckner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 6.91 1843rd 2020 8.8%
2004 31.53 1555th 2030 23.4%
2005 32.47 1539th 2022 23.9%
2006 15.72 1841st 2086 11.7%
2007 10.21 1919th 2095 8.4%
2008 4.29 2019th 2092 3.5%
2009 2.59 2079th 2120 1.9%
2010 4.06 2078th 2139 2.9%
2011 5.58 2075th 2147 3.4%
2012 10.19 2022nd 2166 6.6%
2013 8.68 2050th 2167 5.4%
2014 6.36 2030th 2093 3.0%
2015 8.80 2026th 2052 1.3%
2016 8.78 2005th 2046 2.0%
2017 6.27 2038th 2044 0.3%
2018 5.60 2035th 2037 0.1%
2019 8.05 2055th 2086 1.5%
2021 13.35 1847th 1948 5.2%
2022 17.49 1764th 2082 15.3%
2023 15.75 1839th 2077 11.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carman-Buckner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.56 701st 718 2.4%
2019 29.91 616th 743 17.1%
2021 28.44 475th 537 11.5%
2022 39.41 445th 768 42.1%
2023 37.78 482nd 788 38.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carman-Buckner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.18 738th 763 3.3%
2019 21.75 1089th 1194 8.8%
2021 21.40 586th 640 8.4%
2022 23.72 984th 1113 11.6%
2023 18.79 1084th 1156 6.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carman-Buckner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.55 1763rd 1765 0.1%
2019 11.77 1779th 1816 2.0%
2021 21.66 1343rd 1514 11.3%
2022 24.66 1431st 1763 18.8%
2023 22.65 1548th 1808 14.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Carman-Buckner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.69 1963rd 1964 0.1%
2019 7.12 2004th 2019 0.7%
2021 12.39 1601st 1680 4.7%
2022 19.88 1601st 1970 18.7%
2023 18.92 1645th 1957 15.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carman-Buckner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.35 768th 907 15.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Carman-Buckner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.94 1969th 1972 0.2%
2019 10.76 1939th 2019 4.0%
2021 12.36 1658th 1707 2.9%
2022 15.96 1764th 1977 10.8%
2023 14.60 1810th 1984 8.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Carman-Buckner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.22 694th 698 0.6%
2019 18.05 686th 711 3.5%
2022 30.20 510th 684 25.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carman-Buckner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.39 938th 938 0.0%
2019 11.26 947th 955 0.8%
2021 20.98 696th 742 6.2%
2022 26.87 756th 954 20.8%
2023 23.99 820th 970 15.5%
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by a citizen
Wednesday, September 23, 2020

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by a teacher
Thursday, October 31, 2019

Open Quote Carman Buckner has improved dramatically with its new administration in recent years. Test scores and attendance have improved. Referrals and behavioral issues have decreased. There are high hopes for Carman Buckner and I do not doubt that with great administration, it can greatly improve all aspects over time. Also, the data provided on this website is not accurate or up do date. Close Quote


by a teacher
Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Open Quote Carman is ranked below 1 percent? I have been a teacher for 22 years, 20 of those in CPS, I can beyond a reasonable shadow of a doubt tell you that this school is not bad at all. There are a few students that come here that are needing of discipline and guidance at home but there are a lot of wonderful, special students here at this school. For example, musically speaking, we have two absolutely incredible drum set players here! 3rd graders no less. The teachers on staff here care about the students and that is a huge plus and the administration is working hard to make this a much better school. I can say that most of CPS schools are not schools that I would teach at and I teach here and enjoy it. I gave three stars because it has much potential and while it will never be a St. Charles or Geneva type of school I can tell you that it is NOT a bad school at all. Yes, there is a percentage of students that are a challenge but we are reaching them and they are improving, whether or not they will improve 100 percent is up to their parents. If you are a good parent there is no reason why you would want to avoid this school. It is a rising star. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carman-Buckner Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 16 475 n/a 106 n/a n/a n/a 0 597
1990 14 411 n/a 100 n/a n/a n/a 0 525
1991 18 394 0 111 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1992 19 415 1 71 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1993 7 349 0 273 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1994 5 357 0 332 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1995 1 280 0 450 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1996 1 280 0 450 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1997 0 267 2 451 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1998 6 220 0 478 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1999 11 223 0 507 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2000 8 186 0 530 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2001 8 188 1 569 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2002 4 139 0 603 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2003 4 139 0 603 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2004 1 124 3 605 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2005 0 107 2 560 1 n/a n/a 0 670
2006 1 86 1 598 0 n/a n/a 4 690
2007 3 80 1 509 1 n/a n/a 2 596
2008 5 66 1 470 0 n/a n/a 6 548
2009 10 93 1 463 0 n/a n/a 5 572
2010 18 138 0 586 0 n/a n/a 11 753
2011 9 130 1 543 6 1 14 0 704
2012 5 130 0 513 6 1 10 0 665
2013 3 137 0 500 8 0 14 0 662
2014 3 163 0 487 9 0 14 0 676
2015 7 155 0 544 10 0 15 0 731
2016 9 170 0 512 8 0 11 0 710
2017 8 171 0 467 2 1 13 0 662
2018 7 150 0 424 5 3 17 0 606
2019 10 140 0 381 6 1 15 0 553
2020 6 127 2 394 4 0 11 0 544
2021 4 92 1 357 4 0 11 0 469
2022 9 85 1 355 3 0 11 0 464
2023 6 67 1 344 4 0 9 0 431

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carman-Buckner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 597 31.0 19.2 n/a
1990 525 29.0 18.1 n/a
1991 523 33.0 15.8 n/a
1992 506 29.0 17.4 n/a
1993 629 36.0 17.5 n/a
1994 694 34.0 20.4 n/a
1995 731 39.0 18.7 n/a
1996 731 39.0 18.7 n/a
1997 720 43.0 16.7 n/a
1998 704 42.0 16.8 n/a
1999 741 25.8 28.7 n/a
2000 724 33.9 21.4 n/a
2001 766 33.9 22.6 n/a
2002 746 36.9 20.2 51.3
2003 746 36.9 20.2 51.3
2004 733 43.0 17.0 76.4
2005 670 51.0 13.1 81.2
2006 690 48.0 14.4 76.7
2007 596 44.0 13.5 81.5
2008 548 35.0 15.7 77.1
2009 572 42.0 13.6 87.5
2010 753 43.0 17.5 92.3
2011 704 42.0 16.7 83.5
2012 665 43.0 15.4 76.2
2013 662 44.2 14.9 n/a
2014 676 35.0 19.3 89.1
2015 731 49.0 14.9 89.2
2016 710 44.0 16.1 77.6
2017 662 47.5 13.9 88.8
2018 606 43.5 13.9 88.3
2019 553 31.0 17.8 85.4
2020 544 43.0 12.6 83.6
2021 469 n/a n/a n/a
2022 464 32.2 14.3 86.2
2023 431 38.2 11.2 77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carman-Buckner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 597 31.0 19.2 n/a
1990 525 29.0 18.1 n/a
1991 523 33.0 15.8 n/a
1992 506 29.0 17.4 n/a
1993 629 36.0 17.5 n/a
1994 694 34.0 20.4 n/a
1995 731 39.0 18.7 n/a
1996 731 39.0 18.7 n/a
1997 720 43.0 16.7 n/a
1998 704 42.0 16.8 n/a
1999 741 25.8 28.7 n/a
2000 724 33.9 21.4 n/a
2001 766 33.9 22.6 n/a
2002 746 36.9 20.2 51.3
2003 746 36.9 20.2 51.3
2004 733 43.0 17.0 76.4
2005 670 51.0 13.1 81.2
2006 690 48.0 14.4 76.7
2007 596 44.0 13.5 81.5
2008 548 35.0 15.7 77.1
2009 572 42.0 13.6 87.5
2010 753 43.0 17.5 92.3
2011 704 42.0 16.7 83.5
2012 665 43.0 15.4 76.2
2013 662 44.2 14.9 n/a
2014 676 35.0 19.3 89.1
2015 731 49.0 14.9 89.2
2016 710 44.0 16.1 77.6
2017 662 47.5 13.9 88.8
2018 606 43.5 13.9 88.3
2019 553 31.0 17.8 85.4
2020 544 43.0 12.6 83.6
2021 469 n/a n/a n/a
2022 464 32.2 14.3 86.2
2023 431 38.2 11.2 77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Carman-Buckner Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201598.5%98.8%98.8%98.8%9.5%99.1%97.4%9.7%
201698.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%9.4%98.8%98.0%9.5%
201798.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%7.7%98.5%98.2%7.7%
201898.2%98.9%98.9%98.9%7.7%98.0%98.7%7.4%
201997.3%98.4%98.4%98.4%6.7%97.7%97.5%5.6%
202194.5%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.9%95.2%88.7%7.8%
202291.7%93.3%93.3%93.3%93.3%91.9%91.7%7.3%
202382.7%84.3%84.3%84.3%84.5%82.7%83.4%8.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carman-Buckner Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $778 (5.7%) $12,886 (94.3%) $13,664
2020 $782 (5.6%) $13,066 (94.4%) $13,848
2021 $1,422 (8.9%) $14,571 (91.1%) $15,992
2022 $1,422 (8.9%) $14,571 (91.1%) $15,992
2023 $1,245 (6.7%) $17,262 (93.3%) $18,507

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carman-Buckner Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2055th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1839th of 2077 Elementary schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carman-Buckner Elementary School)2.23.4
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waukegan CUSD 60)15.812.8
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carman-Buckner Elementary School)1010.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waukegan CUSD 60)24.916.4
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carman-Buckner Elementary School)4.49.6
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Waukegan CUSD 60)21.818.5
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carman-Buckner Elementary School)3.32.7
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waukegan CUSD 60)21.914
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carman-Buckner Elementary School)13.113.4
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Waukegan CUSD 60)26.117.3
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carman-Buckner Elementary School)17.5
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waukegan CUSD 60)18.212.8
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Carman-Buckner Elementary School)17.527.8
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Waukegan CUSD 60)37.933
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students553431
 22.1%
African American14067
 52.1%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian01
Hispanic381344
 9.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White106
 40%
Two or More Races159
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.4%77%
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carman-Buckner Elementary School

Students who attend Carman-Buckner Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John R Lewis Middle School
High : Waukegan High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 431 students attended Carman-Buckner Elementary School.

Carman-Buckner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.5% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students at Carman-Buckner Elementary School are 80% Hispanic, 16% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.


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