Hyde Park Elementary School

1525 HYDE PARK AVE WAUKEGAN IL 60085

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 23 of 205 in Illinois

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About Hyde Park Elementary School

Hyde Park Elementary School in Waukegan, Illinois, serves students in Kindergarten through 5th grade and operates with a strong focus on character education and community involvement. Under the leadership of Principal Mr. Brian Carr, the school fosters student engagement through core curriculum instruction and after-school enrichment opportunities, emphasizing responsibility and character development.With a diverse community of approximately 270 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 14:1, Hyde Park delivers personalized learning and inclusive support.The school is recognized for its positive behavioral interventions, highlighted by its PBIS Ambassadors Service Project where students packed 40 lunches for PADS to practice the value of responsibility.Hyde Park remains a caring, engaged environment where students grow academically and socially.

Contact Information

Address

1525 HYDE PARK AVE WAUKEGAN IL 60085

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Phone

(224) 303-1970

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 53% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
35
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
285
Total Students
$62186
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 23 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hyde Park Elementary 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
  • 🧪 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
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

23

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: 8:30 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.

Student Demographics

White 3.9%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 80.4%
Black 14%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 1%
White
3.9%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
80.4%
Black
14%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 285
52.3%
149 Female
47.7%
136 Male

Student Population

285 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students organized and packed 40 lunches for PADS, exemplifying Hyde Park’s commitment to responsibility. A district-wide cybersecurity warning was issued to protect families from deceptive 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

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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

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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