Palatine CCSD 15

Illinois · Public School District

Schools

11,103

Students

$20,355

Per-Pupil Spend

+42% nat'l

40.5%

Free Lunch Rate

-12pp vs nat'l

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Graduation Rate

District Overview

Palatine CCSD 15 is a public school district in Illinois serving 11,103 students across 20 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 4 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $20,355 is above average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (20)

Elementary Schools16 schools

School	Grades	Students
Central Road Elem School	PK–06	382
Frank C Whiteley Elem School	KG–06	555
Gray M Sanborn Elem School	PK–06	444
Hunting Ridge Elem School	KG–06	714
Jane Addams Elem School	PK–06	432
John G Conyers Learning Academy	PK–08	0
Kimball Hill Elem School	PK–06	483
Lake Louise Elem School	PK–06	1,032
Lincoln Elementary School	PK–06	717
Marion Jordan Elem School	KG–06	487
Pleasant Hill Elem School	KG–06	583
Stuart R Paddock School	KG–06	593
Thomas Jefferson Elem School	PK–06	358
Virginia Lake Elem School	KG–06	664
Willow Bend Elem School	PK–06	955
Winston Campus Elementary	PK–06	227

Middle Schools4 schools

School	Grades	Students
Carl Sandburg Jr High School	07–08	470
Plum Grove Jr High School	07–08	807
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch	07–08	609
Winston Campus Jr High	07–08	591

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,355+42% nat'l avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

28%

63%

State

28.1%

Local (property tax)

63.0%

Federal

8.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

11,103

Students

41%

Free Lunch

$20K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate—

Opportunity Score43/100

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School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

High per-student investment

Spends $20,355 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.

Range of school options

With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Palatine CCSD 15?

Palatine CCSD 15 has 20 public schools, serving a total of 11,103 students.

How much does Palatine CCSD 15 spend per student?

Palatine CCSD 15 spends $20,355 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Palatine CCSD 15?

41% of students in Palatine CCSD 15 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in Palatine CCSD 15?

No, Palatine CCSD 15 does not currently include any charter schools.

What grade levels does Palatine CCSD 15 serve?

Palatine CCSD 15 serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for Palatine CCSD 15?

The median opportunity score across schools in Palatine CCSD 15 is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.