- Enrollment
- 3,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174007001875 · Romeoville, IL Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 8 public schools in Romeoville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bolingbrook Hi
Bolingbrook High School
3,298 students
- Romeoville Hig
Romeoville High School
1,848 students
- Brooks Middle 850
Brooks Middle School
850 students
- Oak View Elem 636
Oak View Elem School
636 students
- Independence E 617
Independence Elem School
617 students
- This school 515
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr
515 students
What this shows Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
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 50% 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
$22,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Cusd 365u, which includes Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr.
$22,208
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 31.8%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Lower 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
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Romeoville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~515 students)
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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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