VIRGINIA LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Virginia Lake Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Palatine CCSD 15 school district, located in Palatine, IL with about 745 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Virginia Lake Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Virginia Lake Elem School at (847) 963-7100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palatine, IL 60074-7189
(847) 963-7100
VIRGINIA LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Palatine, IL with about 745 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Palatine CCSD 15
- Total Students:
- 745
- Teachers:
- 47.84
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 745 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 65.9%
- White
- 18.7%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- Asian
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.