Enrollment
515
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Romeoville, IL
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174007001875
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Romeoville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 515
- students enrolled
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Romeoville, IL.
School address
District: Valley View Cusd 365u · Illinois
NCES ID 174007001875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Romeoville, Illinois, enrolling 515 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 515 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
The surrounding Valley View Cusd 365u spends $20,866 per pupil, 22% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Romeoville's public schools, it stands alongside Irene King Elem School (533 students): Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 17:1).
Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students) and Romeoville High School (1,848 students) alongside Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr compares
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,866
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 515 Top 28% in Illinois - larger than 72% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174007001875
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
African American 22.1%
White 14.0%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Cusd 365u, which includes Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr.
$20,866
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 31.8%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Romeoville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak View Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Romeoville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr
How many students attend Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Romeoville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Romeoville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr rank among public schools in Romeoville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Romeoville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Romeoville on the city page.
Is Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr a good school?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Valley View Cusd 365u?
Besides Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr, Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students), Romeoville High School (1,848 students), and Brooks Middle School (850 students). See the Valley View Cusd 365u district page for the complete list.
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