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Lyon Magnet Elementary School

800 S Elmwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lyon Magnet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lyon Magnet Elementary School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lyon Magnet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyon Magnet Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3023 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lyon Magnet Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
6-9%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lyon Magnet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6-9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lyon Magnet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lyon Magnet Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
81%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lyon Magnet Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
16%
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White
2%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lyon Magnet Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Lyon Magnet Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lyon Magnet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
28%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lyon Magnet Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyon Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Lyon Magnet Elementary School is ranked #3023 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lyon Magnet Elementary School?
471 students attend Lyon Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lyon Magnet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyon Magnet Elementary School?
Lyon Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lyon Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Lyon Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lyon Magnet Elementary School part of?
Lyon Magnet Elementary School is part of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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