Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Virginia Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virginia Lake Elementary School's student population of 665 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Virginia Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia Lake Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1620 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
61%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia Lake Elementary School is ranked #1620 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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?
665 students attend Virginia Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Virginia Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% 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 15:1, 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-6
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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