Enrollment
643
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake in the Hills, IL
Chesak Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chesak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171983004181
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesak Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lake in the Hills · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 643
- students enrolled
Chesak Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesak Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lake in the Hills, IL.
School address
District: Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 · Illinois
NCES ID 171983004181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chesak Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chesak Elementary School
Chesak Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, enrolling 643 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 52/100).
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lake in the Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Martin Elementary School (776 students): Chesak Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 14.5:1).
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 also operates Huntley High School (2,804 students) and Marlowe Middle School (1,215 students) alongside Chesak Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chesak Elementary School compares
Chesak Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,048
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 643 Top 17% in Illinois - larger than 83% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171983004181
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Asian 8.1%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Chesak Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158, which includes Chesak Elementary School.
$16,048
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 40.2%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chesak Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlowe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leggee Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heineman Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesak Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,804
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake in the Hills
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chesak Elementary School
How many students attend Chesak Elementary School?
Chesak Elementary School has 643 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake in the Hills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesak Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chesak Elementary School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Lake in the Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesak Elementary School?
Chesak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chesak Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lake in the Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesak Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lake in the Hills, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lake in the Hills on the city page.
Is Chesak Elementary School a good school?
Chesak Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158?
Besides Chesak Elementary School, Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 also operates Huntley High School (2,804 students), Marlowe Middle School (1,215 students), and Leggee Elementary School (877 students). See the Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 district page for the complete list.