Serving 717 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Virginia Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Virginia Lake Elementary School serves the northeast part of Palatine, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virginia Lake Elementary School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
717 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Virginia Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia Lake Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1898 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
57%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
32%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia Lake Elementary School is ranked #1898 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Virginia Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jane Addams Elementary School, Gray M Sanborn Elementary School, Lake Louise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Virginia Lake Elementary School?
717 students attend Virginia Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Virginia Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia Lake Elementary School?
Virginia Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Virginia Lake Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Virginia Lake Elementary School part of?
Virginia Lake Elementary School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.
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