 About District 15
Community Consolidated School District 15 is the third largest elementary district in Illinois, serving a diverse population of all or part of seven northwest suburban communities: Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, South Barrington, Arlington Heights, and Schaumburg.
Our schools
District 15 has fifteen elementary schools, four junior high schools, and one preschool early childhood center and alternative public day school. For more information on any of our schools, click on the tab District 15 Schools at the top of the page and go to that school’s web page.
Our students
The district has an enrollment of approximately 11,976 pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students. Students come from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic/cultural backgrounds. District data shows that more than 70 languages or dialects are spoken in the homes of our students.
Our mission
The mission of Community Consolidated School District 15 is:
“To produce world-class learners by building a connected learning community.”
Producing world-class learners in today’s complex and fast-paced world is the single most important responsibility of the district. Schools, teachers, administrators, and support staff work together to ensure that all students enrolled in district schools receive the highest quality of educational opportunities that will not only enable them to meet or exceed state standards, but also will position them for success in future educational and career endeavors.
Our staff
The district currently employs approximately 2,034 people (which include 843 teachers, 55 administrators, and 1,191 non-certified staff). This includes teachers who average nearly 13 years of teaching experience. Nearly 79 percent of district teachers hold master’s degrees, and 81 teachers currently on staff are certified by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, the highest teaching credential available.
Our finances
The FY2010: $153,769,771
Expenditures:
- Educational—72.97%
- Tort—1.14%
- Operations/Maintenance—9.76%
- Transportation—6.46%
- Other Operating Funds—9.67%
Revenue Sources:
- Local—80.59%
- State—7.27%
- Federal—12.14%
2008-09 Operating Expenditure Per Pupil—$11,025.13
Our community
District 15 works to build a connected learning community to enhance our students’ success. The district works closely with parents and other community members, PTA/PTSAs, senior citizens, area businesses, service organizations, and local governments. Our schools are fortunate to have strong community support—in one year, more than 10,000 volunteers contributed more than 160,000 hours of service in the schools.
Our performance
- District 15 student test scores consistently exceed state averages on the Illinois Standards Assessment Test (ISAT). For the most recent ISAT results from a particular school, see the School Report Card on each school’s web page. Reading and math tests are administered to third- through eighth-grade students; science tests are administered to fourth- and seventh-grade students; and writing tests are administered to third-, fifth-, sixth-, and eighth-grade students.
- Nine of the district’s schools have been individually recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as No Child Left Behind—Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence:
- Hunting Ridge (1998-99)
- Pleasant Hill (2004 and 2001)
- Thomas Jefferson (2000-01)
- Frank C. Whiteley (2003)
- Marion Jordan (2005)
- Willow Bend (2007)
- Plum Grove Junior High (1997-98)
- Walter R. Sundling Junior High (1994-96)
- Carl Sandburg Junior High (1999-2000)
- In 2003, School District 15 became only the third school district in the nation to win the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The prestigious award is the nation’s highest honor for quality and performance excellence.
- A number of District 15 schools have been designated No Excuses University (NEU) schools, part of a network of K-8 schools across the nation dedicated to aggressively promoting college readiness for all students and universal academic achievement.
- Central Road
- Frank C. Whiteley
- Gray M. Sanborn
- Jane Addams
- Lake Louise
- Lincoln
- Thomas Jefferson
- Virginia Lake
- Willow Bend
- Winston Campus Elementary
- Winston Campus Junior High
- Six District 15 schools have been recognized by the 2008 Illinois Honor Roll with an Academic Excellence Award:
- Hunting Ridge School (fourth consecutive year)
- Marion Jordan School (fifth consecutive year)
- Pleasant Hill School (fifth consecutive year)
- Plum Grove Junior High (second consecutive year)
- Frank C. Whiteley School (second year)
- Winston Campus Elementary School (second consecutive year)
Transportation Services
- District 15 operates its own bus fleet, one of the largest district-owned bus fleets in Illinois with 138 buses. The district’s bus drivers and bus assistants safely transport more than 10,500 parochial and public school children each day.
- District buses travel approximately 1.5 million miles annually.
- To maintain the highest safety levels possible, every year approximately 250 tires are replaced on district buses, and two state inspections are performed on each bus. The district uses approximately 220,000 gallons of fuel yearly.
School Nutrition Services
- School Nutrition Services served more than 1,254,000 meals in 2007-08.
- The average health department inspection score for District 15 kitchens is a 98 out of a possible 100.
- Meals served in both the breakfast and lunch programs meet or exceed federal and state guidelines. When averaged over 5 days, our lunches contain less than 30 percent calories from fat and less than 10 percent calories from saturated fat. These meals also exceed recommended amounts of calcium, iron, and vitamins A and C.
Environmental Services
- Nearly 1.4 million square feet of floor space are cleaned and maintained every day.
- Twenty parking lots and play areas are plowed after every snowstorm.
- Approximately 76 acres of grass are mowed seasonally.
- Recycling efforts are under way at all facilities.
Our History
 Generations of Excellence [PDF 11.25MB], a history of Community Consolidated School District 15 from 1946-2009, represents a tapestry of time, woven from the fabric of our children, parents, educators, and communities. Rich in the diverse threads of the past, District 15 continues to build on the solid foundations of a community which places a high value on the quality education of its children. This proud history celebrates not only past generations of excellence, but also those to come.
A special thanks goes to Joseph M. Kiszka who accumulated much of the historical data. His commitment provides inspiration for the District 15 community to maintain its history for future generations. While the facts and statistics were carefully researched, there is still much to be added and learned. We encourage others to continue the work of documenting this important part of our community’s history.
For more information about Community Consolidated School District 15, please call (847) 963-3000. |
