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Greenwood Elem School

1919 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087

Ranked 563 of 1380 in Illinois

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Greenwood Elem School

1919 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087

About Greenwood Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 22% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
312
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.09%
Asian 0.96%
Hispanic 75.96%
Black 12.82%
Two+ Races 3.53%
Native Am. 0.64%
White
6.09%
Asian
0.96%
Hispanic
75.96%
Black
12.82%
Two+ Races
3.53%
Native Am.
0.64%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 312
49.36%
154 Female
50.64%
158 Male

Student Population

312 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Greenwood Elem School Contact Information

Address

1919 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087

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Phone

(224) 303-2080

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TOP 563 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Greenwood Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue 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
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:03 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Student registration for returning students to Waukegan Public Schools for the school year of 2026-2027 began on March 11, 2026. Parents are advised to register online via the Parent Portal by April 24. This is an opportunity for schools to get ready for the upcoming academic year by preparing themselves for their new students. It allows the schools to plan their staffs and classrooms for the coming academic year.

FAQ

Q1. What is the day-to-day environment like for families at Greenwood Elementary School?

Ans. Greenwood Elementary School is a neighborhood campus environment where students are able to develop classroom habits, confidence and peer relationships through consistent daily routines.

Q2. In what ways does Greenwood Elementary School get families involved?

Ans. We use district communications, school updates and family engagement practices at Greenwood Elementary School to communicate activity, reminders and student needs to parents.

Q3. How does Greenwood Elementary School contribute to Waukegan’s local school community?

Ans. Greenwood Elementary School is one of the city’s neighborhood elementary campuses and helps preserve local access to public education for nearby families.

Q4. Are student services available at Greenwood Elementary School?

Ans. Greenwood Elementary School is supported by district supports, which may include learning assistance, student wellness supports and family guidance as available.

Q5. Why should parents think about Greenwood Elementary School?

Ans. Parents may like the smaller campus at Greenwood Elementary School, the connection to the district, and the familiar neighborhood role in Waukegan’s public education network.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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