Carman-Buckner Elementary School

520 HELMHOLZ AVE WAUKEGAN IL 60085

About Carman-Buckner Elementary School

Carman-Buckner Elementary School in Waukegan, Illinois, serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade under the leadership of Principal Mr. Robert Silva. Located at 520 Helmholz Street, the school welcomes approximately 485 students with a student-teacher ratio of about 13:1.Dedicated to fostering creativity and community, Carman-Buckner offers after-school activities, library media access, and supportive services. Recent school happenings include a Glow Art Show that transformed students’ creations into glow-in-the-dark masterpieces, alongside engaging events like House Game Night and College & Career Day. As a Title?I equity-focused school, it benefits from strong community partnerships and resources, contributing to an inclusive, vibrant learning environment where all students are encouraged to explore, engage, and succeed.

Contact Information

Address

520 HELMHOLZ AVE WAUKEGAN IL 60085

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Phone

(224) 303-1500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
46
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
431
Total Students
$62186
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 92 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Carman-Buckner Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

92

of 205 in Illinois

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM – 11:05 AM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.4%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 79.8%
Black 15.5%
Two+ Races 2.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
1.4%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
79.8%
Black
15.5%
Two+ Races
2.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 431
45.7%
197 Female
54.3%
234 Male

Student Population

431 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

House Game Night & Report Card Pick-Up & Cougar Parent Connection (April 7) School community events fostering family engagement District Phishing Alert – August 26, 2025: The district issued a cybersecurity warning to protect families from email scams.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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