- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Villa, IL
Peter J Palombi School
Federal NCES profile for Peter J Palombi School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172187002459
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peter J Palombi School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Lake Villa · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 844
- students enrolled
Peter J Palombi School has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peter J Palombi School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lake Villa, IL.
School address
District: Lake Villa Ccsd 41 · Illinois
NCES ID 172187002459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Peter J Palombi School held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 172187002459 · Lake Villa, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: B J Hooper Elem School (545 students)
Peter J Palombi School held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Peter J Palombi School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Peter J Palombi School
844 students
- B J Hooper Ele
B J Hooper Elem School
545 students
- Olive C Martin
Olive C Martin School
511 students
- William L Thom
William L Thompson School
488 students
What this shows Peter J Palombi School reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peter J Palombi School compares
Peter J Palombi School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Peter J Palombi School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lake Villa Ccsd 41 reports $14,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peter J Palombi School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| B J Hooper Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olive C Martin School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William L Thompson School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peter J Palombi School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~844 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peter J Palombi School
How many students attend Peter J Palombi School?
Peter J Palombi School has 844 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Villa, IL. CCD year-over-year: 837 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peter J Palombi School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peter J Palombi School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peter J Palombi School?
The largest demographic group at Peter J Palombi School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Lake Villa, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peter J Palombi School?
Peter J Palombi School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peter J Palombi School rank among public schools in Lake Villa?
By Resource Investment Index, Peter J Palombi School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lake Villa, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Villa on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Villa Ccsd 41?
Besides Peter J Palombi School, Lake Villa Ccsd 41 also operates B J Hooper Elem School (545 students), Olive C Martin School (511 students), and William L Thompson School (488 students). See the Lake Villa Ccsd 41 district page for the complete list.