Carman-Buckner Elem School
Waukegan, IL · Waukegan CUSD 60 · Grades PK - 5
2,032nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 3%· Stable
Carman-Buckner Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Carman-Buckner Elem School 2,032nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 3% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 3th in 2025.
Carman-Buckner Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Carman-Buckner Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 485 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.2% | 78.8% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Black | 24.1% | 17.5% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Carman-Buckner Elem School
Typical home value $238K in zip 60085 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Carman-Buckner Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.5 mi away849th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 44% - –Evelyn Alexander SchoolNorth Chicago SD 187 · 0.8 mi away
- 2Lyon Magnet Elementary SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.9 mi away1,743rd of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 28% - 3Hyde Park Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.4 mi away1,517th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 28% - 2Washington Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.4 mi away1,787th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 20% - 1North Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.4 mi away2,060th of 2,105
ELA 12% · Math 12% - 3Whittier Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.9 mi away1,672nd of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 21% - 2Glen Flora Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.9 mi away1,872nd of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Carman-Buckner Elem School in?
Carman-Buckner Elem School is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 district in Waukegan, Illinois.
Is Carman-Buckner Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Carman-Buckner Elem School 2,032nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Carman-Buckner Elem School?
Hispanic 79%, Black 18%, Two or more races 2% (485 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Carman-Buckner Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60085 is $238K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.