Little Fort Elem School
Waukegan, IL · Waukegan CUSD 60 · Grades K - 5
1,182nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
Little Fort Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Little Fort Elem School 1,182nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2019 to 44th in 2025 — declining.
Little Fort Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Little Fort Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 412 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.4% | 74.5% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 14.5% | 16.3% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.9% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| White | 6.2% | 2.7% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Little Fort Elem School
Typical home value $269K in zip 60087 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Little Fort Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6John S Clark Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.7 mi away1,009th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 43% - 1Oakdale Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.9 mi away2,035th of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 10% - 5H R McCall Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1 mi away1,253rd of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 29% - 1Clearview Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.1 mi away2,087th of 2,105
ELA 11% · Math 10% - 3Greenwood Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.2 mi away1,583rd of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 31% - 7LEARN John and Kathy Schreiber Charter SchoolLEARN John and Kathy Schreiber Charter School · 1.4 mi away · charter803rd of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 35% - 2Glenwood Elementary SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.6 mi away1,707th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 26% - 3Oak Crest SchoolBeach Park CCSD 3 · 1.6 mi away1,582nd of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Little Fort Elem School in?
Little Fort Elem School is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 district in Waukegan, Illinois.
Is Little Fort Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Little Fort Elem School 1,182nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Little Fort Elem School?
Hispanic 75%, Black 16%, Asian 3%, White 3% (412 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Little Fort Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60087 is $269K 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.