- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palatine, IL
Virginia Lake Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Lake Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173042003156
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia Lake Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 717
- students enrolled
Virginia Lake Elem School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Lake Elem School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173042003156 · Palatine, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 5 elementary schools in Palatine. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Virginia Lake Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plum Grove Jr
Plum Grove Jr High School
1,128 students
- Winston Campus
Winston Campus Jr High
847 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
772 students
- This school
Virginia Lake Elem School
717 students
- Walter R Sundl
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
679 students
- Frank C Whitel
Frank C Whiteley Elem School
663 students
What this shows Virginia Lake Elem School reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia Lake Elem School compares
Virginia Lake Elem 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$19,671
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
White 32.4%
African American 4.0%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Virginia Lake Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Virginia Lake Elem School.
$19,671
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Virginia Lake Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank C Whiteley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia Lake Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Palatine
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hunting Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
639 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Marion Jordan Elem School
Standard public school
503 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Elem School
Standard public school
435 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Stuart R Paddock School
Standard public school
348 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Lake Elem School
How many students attend Virginia Lake Elem School?
Virginia Lake Elem School has 717 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palatine, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Lake Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Lake Elem School is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia Lake Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Lake Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Palatine, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Lake Elem School?
Virginia Lake Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Virginia Lake Elem School rank among elementary schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Lake Elem School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Palatine, 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 Palatine on the city page.
What other schools are in Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Virginia Lake Elem School, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students), Winston Campus Jr High (847 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (772 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.
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