Virginia Lake Elem School

www.ccsd15.net

717 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Virginia Lake Elementary School, located in Palatine, Illinois, is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Community Consolidated School District 15. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a diverse student body, the school prioritizes personalized instruction and utilizes a variety of resources to meet the unique needs of its learners, aiming to build a strong foundation for their future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Virginia Lake Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Palatine community. The school encourages strong partnerships between parents, staff, and students, often hosting events and initiatives that promote school spirit and collaborative learning. By focusing on critical thinking, character education, and the development of well-rounded individuals, the school strives to prepare its students not only for the challenges of middle school but also for active participation in their broader community.

717

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Virginia Lake Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	406
Black	29
Asian	26
Two or More	24

Hispanic
406 (56.6%)
White
232 (32.4%)
Black
29 (4.0%)
Asian
26 (3.6%)
Two or More
24 (3.3%)

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:	Palatine CCSD 15
Phone:	(847)963-7100
Website:	http://www.ccsd15.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 67

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 106