School overview
At a glance
Reported students
643
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
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
92th percentile
Compared with 2,324 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.
Profile interpretation
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 2,324 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 364.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92th 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 two 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 access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
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?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
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
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
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 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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