Chesak Elementary School

10910 Reed Rd
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

www.district158.org

643 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Chesak Elementary School, located in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, is a prominent school within the Huntley Community School District 158. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is well-regarded for its focus on building a strong foundational curriculum in a welcoming, student-centered environment. It is particularly noted for its commitment to fostering social-emotional development alongside academic achievement, aiming to create a supportive community where young learners feel encouraged to explore and grow.

The school is characterized by its collaborative atmosphere, emphasizing partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure student success. Chesak Elementary utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often highlighting programs that promote inclusivity and engagement. By maintaining a focus on both character building and core subject proficiency, the school strives to prepare its youngest students for a successful transition to the higher grade levels within the district.

643

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chesak Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	136
Black	26
Asian	52
Two or More	2
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
421 (65.5%)
Hispanic
136 (21.2%)
Asian
52 (8.1%)
Black
26 (4.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158
Phone:	(847)659-5700
Website:	http://www.district158.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 192

Grade 1 197

Grade 2 251

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 2