At a glance
Reported students
717
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
614
Virginia Lake Elem School: 717 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
16.1:1 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
- 607
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Virginia Lake Elem School
Virginia Lake Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Palatine. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Palatine CCSD 15. NCES reports 717 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 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (56.6%) and White (32.4%). English learners represent 48.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Virginia Lake Elem School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.5 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
- 48.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.4%
- Hispanic56.6%
- Black4%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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
Not reported as 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 Palatine CCSD 15
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Frank C Whiteley Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
663 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
772 reported students
Gray M Sanborn Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
661 reported students
Hunting Ridge Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
639 reported students
Central Road Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
620 reported students
Lake Louise Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
608 reported students
Public schools near Virginia Lake Elem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Elem School Elementary · Palatine CCSD 15 | PK–05 | 567 | 0.4 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Palatine CCSD 15 | PK–05 | 772 | 0.7 mi |
| Lake Louise Elem School Elementary · Palatine CCSD 15 | PK–05 | 608 | 1 mi |
| Winston Campus Elementary Elementary · Palatine CCSD 15 | KG–05 | 2 | 1.1 mi |
| Gray M Sanborn Elem School Elementary · Palatine CCSD 15 | PK–05 | 661 | 1.3 mi |
| Greenbrier Elem School Elementary · Arlington Heights SD 25 | PK–05 | 280 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Lake Elem School
What grades does Virginia Lake Elem School serve?
Virginia Lake Elem School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Palatine CCSD 15.
How many students attend Virginia Lake Elem School?
Virginia Lake Elem School reported 717 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 607 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Virginia Lake Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 717 students and 44.5 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 Virginia Lake Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Virginia Lake Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Palatine CCSD 15 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Virginia Lake Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.3% 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 Virginia Lake Elem School in?
Virginia Lake Elem School is part of Palatine CCSD 15, based in Palatine, IL, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Virginia Lake Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jane Addams Elem School (0.4 mi), Lincoln Elementary School (0.7 mi), Lake Louise Elem School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.