Enrollment
515
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 174007001875
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr — Romeoville, IL
Federal NCES profile for Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 36/100.
School address
District: Valley View Cusd 365u · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr reports 515 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Valley View Cusd 365u spends $22,462 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 60.3% from local sources (property taxes), 31.8% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (36/100), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 515 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 515
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +1% 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.
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.
$22,462
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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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 other 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 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Romeoville, IL.
What is the quality grade for Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (36/100) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores. Limited indicators were available, so the grade is based on partial data.
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