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Lyon Magnet Elementary School

800 S Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085

Ranked 1026 of 1380 in Illinois

Top schools in Waukegan
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Lyon Magnet Elementary School

800 S Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085

About Lyon Magnet Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 4%
Reading 8%
State average proficiency is 4% in Math and 8% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
471
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.49%
Asian 0.42%
Hispanic 81.1%
Black 13.8%
Two+ Races 2.55%
Native Am. 0.42%
White
1.49%
Asian
0.42%
Hispanic
81.1%
Black
13.8%
Two+ Races
2.55%
Native Am.
0.42%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 471
49.26%
232 Female
50.74%
239 Male

Student Population

471 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Lyon Magnet Elementary School Contact Information

Address

800 S Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085

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Phone

(224) 303-2300

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TOP 1026 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lyon Magnet 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

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 — 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

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Latest News

Lyon Magnet Elementary School is taking applications for families interested in enrolling for fall 2026. The update included the announcement of kindergarten openings, limited openings for grades 1-5 and an application deadline of April 24, 2026, for families. It also pointed to Lyon’s emphasis on STEM, including quarterly engineering and design experiences during science, and a weekly STEM class. The announcement is important for Waukegan families as it outlines the application process and the school’s specialized learning model.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Lyon Magnet Elementary School different from a neighborhood school?

Ans. Lyon Magnet Elementary School is a STEM-based school that allows students to be exposed to science and engineering concepts multiple times, as well as hands-on problem solving.

Q2. How do families apply to Lyon Magnet Elementary School?

Ans. Lyon Magnet Elementary School has an application process for available seats and students must also be registered with Waukegan Public Schools.

Q3. Are Lyon Magnet Elementary School a Hands-On Learning?

Ans. Yes, Lyon Magnet Elementary School has design-based activities, science work and projects that help students connect the ideas of the classroom with practical thinking.

Q4. Are students who do not live in the immediate neighborhood eligible to attend Lyon Magnet Elementary School?

Ans. Lyon Magnet Elementary School serves neighborhood students and may offer limited seats to students throughout District 60 through its application process.

Q5. Why will parents choose Lyon Magnet Elementary School?

Ans. If you are a family looking for a public elementary campus with a strong STEM identity and district-supported resources, Lyon Magnet Elementary School may be a good fit.

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
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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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