Enrollment
533
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Romeoville, IL
Irene King Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Irene King Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174007004029
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irene King Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Romeoville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 533
- students enrolled
Irene King Elem School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irene King Elem School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Romeoville, IL.
School address
District: Valley View Cusd 365u · Illinois
NCES ID 174007004029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irene King Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irene King Elem School
Irene King Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Romeoville, Illinois, enrolling 533 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 88% of Illinois schools and 21% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 533 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr (515 students): Irene King Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 14.7:1).
Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students) and Romeoville High School (1,848 students) alongside Irene King Elem School.
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 Irene King Elem School compares
Irene King Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 533 Top 26% in Illinois - larger than 74% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174007004029
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
White 21.4%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Irene King Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.3%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Cusd 365u, which includes Irene King Elem School.
$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 Irene King Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irene King Elem School'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 Irene King Elem School
How many students attend Irene King Elem School?
Irene King Elem School has 533 students enrolled. It is a public school in Romeoville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irene King Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irene King Elem School is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irene King Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Irene King Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Romeoville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irene King Elem School?
Irene King Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Irene King Elem School rank among public schools in Romeoville?
By Resource Investment Index, Irene King Elem School ranks #7 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 Irene King Elem School a good school?
Irene King Elem School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of 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 Irene King Elem School, 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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