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Virginia Lake Elementary School

925 N GLENN DR, PALATINE, IL 60074

About Virginia Lake Elementary School

Virginia Lake Elementary School is a public school located in Palatine, IL, which is in a large suburb setting. The student population of Virginia Lake Elementary School is 665 and the school serves PK-6. At Virginia Lake Elementary School, 26% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 20% scored at or above that level for reading.

The student-teacher ratio is 15:1, which is worse than that of the district.

Best Elementary School in Illinois

Most students go on to Palatine High School, which is a well-known school with strong academic and extracurricular programs. Jennifer Morrison, an actress, and Craig Robinson, a comedian, are two famous people from the area who went to schools nearby. Grey M. Sanborn Elementary School (48% math proficiency) and Jane Addams Elementary School (40%) are two nearby schools that also offer good educational opportunities.

Families thinking about moving to Palatine should know that the average rent for a three-bedroom home is about $2,300 per month. This makes it a great place to live because it has good schools, affordable housing, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Virginia Lake Elementary School Contact Information

Address

925 N GLENN DR, PALATINE, IL 60074

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Phone

(847) 963-7100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 26%
Reading 20%
State average proficiency is 26% in Math and 20% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
665
Total Students
$63955
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 189 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Virginia Lake Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 26.4%
Asian 4.2%
Hispanic 60.7%
Black 4.8%
Two+ Races 3.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
26.4%
Asian
4.2%
Hispanic
60.7%
Black
4.8%
Two+ Races
3.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 665
46.8%
311 Female
53.2%
354 Male

Student Population

665 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Virginia Lake Elementary School celebrated a 95% major-free rate for behavior referrals, highlighting students’ respect, responsibility, and positive conduct.

FAQ

Q1. Are there special education services?

Ans. Yes, customized programs are available for students with special needs.

Q2. Which high school do students typically attend?

Ans. Most continue to Palatine High School.

Q3. Does Virginia Lake offer extracurricular activities?

Ans. Yes, including music, art, and STEM-based clubs.

Q4. Is transportation available for students?

Ans. Yes, bus services are provided for eligible families.

Q5. Are meals available at school?

Ans. Yes, breakfast and lunch are served daily.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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