At a glance
Reported students
643
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
724
Chesak Elementary School: 643 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 706
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Chesak Elementary School
Chesak Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Lake in the Hills. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Huntley Community School District 158. NCES reports 643 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.2%). English learners represent 18% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Chesak Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.5%
- Hispanic21.2%
- Black4%
- Asian8.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Huntley Community School District 158
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Conley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
598 reported students
Mackeben Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
522 reported students
Martin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
776 reported students
Leggee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
877 reported students
Heineman Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
724 reported students
District 158 Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
242 reported students
Public schools near Chesak Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Elementary School Elementary · Huntley Community School District 158 | 03–05 | 776 | 0.2 mi |
| Conley Elementary School Elementary · Huntley Community School District 158 | 03–05 | 598 | 2.3 mi |
| Mackeben Elementary School Elementary · Huntley Community School District 158 | KG–02 | 522 | 2.5 mi |
| Glacier Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Crystal Lake CCSD 47 | KG–05 | 360 | 2.6 mi |
| Woods Creek Elementary School Elementary · Crystal Lake CCSD 47 | KG–05 | 489 | 2.8 mi |
| Leggee Elementary School Elementary · Huntley Community School District 158 | KG–05 | 877 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chesak Elementary School
What grades does Chesak Elementary School serve?
Chesak Elementary School reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Huntley Community School District 158.
How many students attend Chesak Elementary School?
Chesak Elementary School reported 643 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 706 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chesak Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 643 students and 48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Chesak Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chesak Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Huntley Community School District 158 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chesak Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Chesak Elementary School in?
Chesak Elementary School is part of Huntley Community School District 158, based in Algonquin, IL, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chesak Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Martin Elementary School (0.2 mi), Conley Elementary School (2.3 mi), Mackeben Elementary School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.