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Lyon Magnet Elementary School

Waukegan, Illinois · Grades K to 5 · Waukegan CUSD 60

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About Lyon Magnet Elementary School

Lyon Magnet Elementary School is a public school in Waukegan, Illinois, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 430 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Waukegan. With about 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.3 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Lake County. Waukegan CUSD 60 School District runs 21 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 42 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	800 S Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone	(224) 303-2300
School district	Waukegan CUSD 60
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	430
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30
Students per teacher	14.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Lake County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 174125004135). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

John R Lewis Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Waukegan · 0.2 mi Evelyn Alexander SchoolPublic · Grades K to 3North Chicago, IL · 0.9 mi Carman-Buckner Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Waukegan · 0.9 mi Washington Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Waukegan · 1 mi Menta Academy NorthPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Waukegan · 1 mi Robert E Abbott Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Waukegan · 1.1 mi North Chicago Community High SchPublic · Grades 9 to 12North Chicago, IL · 1.1 mi Waukegan High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Waukegan · 1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Lyon Magnet Elementary School serve?

Lyon Magnet Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Lyon Magnet Elementary School?

Lyon Magnet Elementary School reported 430 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyon Magnet Elementary School?

About 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 430 students and 30 teachers in federal data.

Is Lyon Magnet Elementary School a public or charter school?

Lyon Magnet Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Lyon Magnet Elementary School in?

Lyon Magnet Elementary School is part of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/waukegan-cusd-60-school-district/

Where is Lyon Magnet Elementary School located?

Lyon Magnet Elementary School is at 800 S Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085. The phone number is (224) 303-2300.

How many other schools are near Lyon Magnet Elementary School?

There are 42 other schools within 5 miles of Lyon Magnet Elementary School in our directory.