Virginia Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Virginia Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Palatine, Illinois, serving 664 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Palatine CCSD 15 district, which is ranked 375 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Virginia Lake Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, the school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups. The school also has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, ranging from 24.7% to 29.4% over the past few years. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.09% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Palatine CCSD 15 district, Virginia Lake Elementary School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in both ELA and math. For example, Stuart R Paddock School and Winston Campus Elementary have significantly higher proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. However, Virginia Lake Elementary School performs better than some other nearby schools, such as Lake Louise Elementary and Jane Addams Elementary, which are in the bottom 25% of Illinois elementary schools.


Detail:

Public K-6

 925 N Glenn Dr
       Palatine, IL  60074-7189


(847) 963-7100

District: Palatine CCSD 15

SchoolDigger Rank:
1008th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,022 Help


Students who attend Virginia Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Walter R Sundling Junior High School
High:    Palatine High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  664

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.7%
White:
26.4%
African American:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Virginia Lake Elementary School ranks better than 51.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 10th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Palatine CCSD 15 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Virginia Lake Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Palatine CCSD 15 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Virginia Lake Elementary School is $16,022. 8 elementary schools in the Palatine CCSD 15 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Virginia Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Virginia Lake Elementary School 1008th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Virginia Lake Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Palatine CCSD 15:

SchoolDigger ranks Palatine CCSD 15 375th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Virginia Lake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Virginia Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.36 730th 2020 63.9%
2004 77.41 426th 2030 79.0%
2005 66.83 795th 2022 60.7%
2006 71.59 642nd 2086 69.2%
2007 74.81 503rd 2095 76.0%
2008 60.16 1039th 2092 50.3%
2009 53.68 1187th 2120 44.0%
2010 52.42 1236th 2139 42.2%
2011 48.93 1314th 2147 38.8%
2012 50.04 1303rd 2166 39.8%
2013 45.76 1253rd 2167 42.2%
2014 43.51 1256th 2093 40.0%
2015 56.31 779th 2052 62.0%
2016 47.78 994th 2046 51.4%
2017 40.59 1156th 2044 43.4%
2018 30.64 1405th 2037 31.0%
2019 38.14 1239th 2086 40.6%
2021 59.96 651st 1948 66.6%
2022 41.50 1140th 2082 45.2%
2023 47.57 1003rd 2077 51.7%
2024 46.70 1008th 2067 51.2%
See the entire list of Illinois Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Virginia Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.02 597th 718 16.9%
2019 29.61 621st 743 16.4%
2021 32.19 411th 537 23.5%
2022 22.49 741st 768 3.5%
2023 28.45 664th 788 15.7%
2024 29.06 662nd 826 19.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Virginia Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.81 603rd 1194 49.5%
2021 49.21 270th 640 57.8%
2022 30.02 773rd 1113 30.5%
2023 49.42 461st 1156 60.1%
2024 49.78 481st 1195 59.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Virginia Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.92 1286th 1765 27.1%
2019 38.68 1142nd 1816 37.1%
2021 35.87 966th 1514 36.2%
2022 24.63 1434th 1763 18.7%
2023 27.68 1398th 1808 22.7%
2024 36.55 1155th 1793 35.6%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Virginia Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.95 1401st 1964 28.7%
2019 42.50 1120th 2019 44.5%
2021 69.29 434th 1680 74.2%
2022 43.61 1005th 1970 49.0%
2023 51.42 861st 1957 56.0%
2024 47.18 936th 1942 51.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Virginia Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.57 581st 907 35.9%
2024 38.34 502nd 886 43.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Virginia Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.45 1296th 1972 34.3%
2019 34.01 1304th 2019 35.4%
2021 43.46 872nd 1707 48.9%
2022 38.09 1134th 1977 42.6%
2023 42.44 1058th 1984 46.7%
2024 45.98 965th 1959 50.7%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Virginia Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.23 788th 938 16.0%
2019 26.40 772nd 955 19.2%
2021 35.83 455th 742 38.7%
2022 21.27 848th 954 11.1%
2023 22.07 854th 970 12.0%
2024 29.02 711th 959 25.9%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Virginia Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.90 670th 1463 54.2%
2019 70.72 356th 1462 75.6%
2021 82.40 152nd 1308 88.4%
2022 61.55 494th 1425 65.3%
2023 73.23 301st 1419 78.8%
2024 65.94 419th 1392 69.9%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Virginia Lake Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Virginia Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 380 26 12 125 2 n/a n/a 0 545
1989 339 40 15 153 n/a n/a n/a 0 547
1990 345 31 16 178 n/a n/a n/a 0 570
1991 347 33 27 166 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1992 344 38 20 169 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1993 331 44 26 144 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 332 42 33 120 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1995 340 55 37 185 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1996 340 55 37 185 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1997 324 64 41 188 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1998 343 68 48 201 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1999 385 52 63 205 1 n/a n/a 0 706
2000 408 53 71 191 2 n/a n/a 0 725
2001 391 47 85 199 2 n/a n/a 0 724
2002 428 36 66 265 2 n/a n/a 0 797
2003 428 36 66 265 2 n/a n/a 0 797
2004 431 44 61 256 1 n/a n/a 0 793
2005 414 35 56 296 1 n/a n/a 0 802
2006 418 48 74 305 0 n/a n/a 0 845
2007 398 60 72 262 0 n/a n/a 2 794
2008 378 68 56 252 0 n/a n/a 3 757
2009 357 64 66 311 3 n/a n/a 14 815
2010 288 57 56 317 1 n/a n/a 6 725
2011 257 56 56 417 0 2 14 0 802
2012 240 46 53 450 5 1 13 0 808
2013 227 42 58 477 4 1 16 0 825
2014 206 48 56 496 3 0 14 0 823
2015 183 46 57 514 1 0 22 0 823
2016 167 43 49 514 2 0 18 0 793
2017 160 36 44 498 1 0 19 0 758
2018 139 49 46 491 2 0 18 0 745
2019 147 56 46 476 0 0 20 0 745
2020 137 41 41 457 0 0 18 0 694
2021 150 31 38 446 0 0 20 0 685
2022 172 30 34 411 0 0 19 0 666
2023 175 32 28 403 0 0 26 0 664

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Virginia Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 30.4 17.9 n/a
1989 547 31.5 17.3 n/a
1990 570 32.0 17.8 n/a
1991 573 30.5 18.7 n/a
1992 571 31.0 18.4 n/a
1993 545 29.5 18.5 n/a
1994 527 31.0 17.0 n/a
1995 618 29.4 21.0 n/a
1996 618 29.4 21.0 n/a
1997 618 30.0 20.6 n/a
1998 660 31.0 21.3 n/a
1999 706 34.4 20.5 n/a
2000 725 35.1 20.7 n/a
2001 724 39.5 18.3 n/a
2002 797 41.5 19.2 34.1
2003 797 41.5 19.2 34.1
2004 793 42.5 18.7 34.8
2005 802 41.5 19.3 36.4
2006 845 34.1 24.8 42.2
2007 794 39.0 20.4 42.6
2008 757 39.0 19.4 41
2009 815 39.5 20.6 40.1
2010 725 41.0 17.6 51.5
2011 802 44.6 17.9 58.5
2012 808 45.3 17.8 59.4
2013 825 75.4 10.9 67.5
2014 823 48.5 16.9 69
2015 823 53.0 15.5 71.1
2016 793 50.0 15.8 70
2017 758 46.9 16.1 72.7
2018 745 47.8 15.5 66.8
2019 745 46.4 16.0 64.2
2020 694 43.3 16.0 64
2021 685 n/a n/a n/a
2022 666 44.6 14.9 58.7
2023 664 45.4 14.6 60.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Virginia Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 30.4 17.9 n/a
1989 547 31.5 17.3 n/a
1990 570 32.0 17.8 n/a
1991 573 30.5 18.7 n/a
1992 571 31.0 18.4 n/a
1993 545 29.5 18.5 n/a
1994 527 31.0 17.0 n/a
1995 618 29.4 21.0 n/a
1996 618 29.4 21.0 n/a
1997 618 30.0 20.6 n/a
1998 660 31.0 21.3 n/a
1999 706 34.4 20.5 n/a
2000 725 35.1 20.7 n/a
2001 724 39.5 18.3 n/a
2002 797 41.5 19.2 34.1
2003 797 41.5 19.2 34.1
2004 793 42.5 18.7 34.8
2005 802 41.5 19.3 36.4
2006 845 34.1 24.8 42.2
2007 794 39.0 20.4 42.6
2008 757 39.0 19.4 41
2009 815 39.5 20.6 40.1
2010 725 41.0 17.6 51.5
2011 802 44.6 17.9 58.5
2012 808 45.3 17.8 59.4
2013 825 75.4 10.9 67.5
2014 823 48.5 16.9 69
2015 823 53.0 15.5 71.1
2016 793 50.0 15.8 70
2017 758 46.9 16.1 72.7
2018 745 47.8 15.5 66.8
2019 745 46.4 16.0 64.2
2020 694 43.3 16.0 64
2021 685 n/a n/a n/a
2022 666 44.6 14.9 58.7
2023 664 45.4 14.6 60.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Virginia Lake Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201597.0%96.7%96.7%96.7%10.7%95.9%96.8%
201699.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%11.6%98.9%87.4%0.1%11.4%
201795.4%95.3%95.0%95.3%13.5%95.1%95.4%13.6%
201897.9%98.1%98.1%98.1%12.4%97.7%97.9%11.7%
201994.9%95.1%95.1%95.1%14.7%94.5%95.0%14.3%
202198.7%97.1%97.1%97.1%98.4%97.1%98.8%14.4%
202295.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%13.4%95.2%95.2%13.4%
202395.3%96.9%96.9%96.9%98.4%95.3%95.6%13.5%
202492.7%95.2%95.2%95.2%97.4%91.2%93.4%12.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Virginia Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $569 (4.5%) $12,027 (95.5%) $12,596
2020 $540 (4.2%) $12,463 (95.8%) $13,004
2021 $537 (3.4%) $15,126 (96.6%) $15,663
2022 $537 (3.4%) $15,126 (96.6%) $15,663
2023 $1,442 (9.1%) $14,418 (90.9%) $15,860
2024 $1,000 (6.2%) $15,021 (93.8%) $16,022

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Virginia Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1239th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1003rd of 2077 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Virginia Lake Elementary School)17.422.9
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palatine CCSD 15)37.426.2
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia Lake Elementary School)30.436.1
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palatine CCSD 15)54.933.7
 21.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Virginia Lake Elementary School)27.223.5
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palatine CCSD 15)3929.2
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Lake Elementary School)29.121.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palatine CCSD 15)4332
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Virginia Lake Elementary School)26.834.2
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palatine CCSD 15)41.837.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Lake Elementary School)22.831.6
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palatine CCSD 15)39.429.1
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Virginia Lake Elementary School)47.650.6
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Palatine CCSD 15)59.458.1
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Virginia Lake Elementary School)23.821.4
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Palatine CCSD 15)45.137.8
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Lake Elementary School)2719.1
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Palatine CCSD 15)40.637.1
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students745664
 10.9%
African American5632
 42.9%
American Indian00
Asian4628
 39.1%
Hispanic476403
 15.3%
Pacific Islander00
White147175
 19%
Two or More Races2026
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%60.1%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Virginia Lake Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 664 students attended Virginia Lake Elementary School.

Students who attend Virginia Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walter R Sundling Junior High School
High : Palatine High School

Virginia Lake Elementary School ranks 1008th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Virginia Lake Elementary School are 61% Hispanic, 26% White, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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