Enrollment
844
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peter J Palombi School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peter J Palombi School
Peter J Palombi School is a large middle school in Lake Villa, Illinois, enrolling 844 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 90% of state schools at 844 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Lake Villa Ccsd 41 also operates B J Hooper Elem School (545 students) and Olive C Martin School (511 students) alongside Peter J Palombi 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 Peter J Palombi School compares
Peter J Palombi 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,845
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Villa Ccsd 41, which includes Peter J Palombi School.
$13,845
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 37.2%
Federal 9.2%
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 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
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~844 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Peter J Palombi School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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