Enrollment
431
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Romeoville, IL
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174007004542
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary earns 29/100 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 3
- elementary schools in Romeoville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 431
- students enrolled
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Romeoville, IL.
School address
District: Valley View Cusd 365u · Illinois
NCES ID 174007004542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Romeoville, Illinois, enrolling 431 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Robert C Hill Elem School (547 students): Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.8:1 vs 10.4:1).
Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students) and Romeoville High School (1,848 students) alongside Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary.
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 Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary compares
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 431 Top 40% in Illinois - larger than 60% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174007004542
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
African American 31.3%
White 14.8%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Cusd 365u, which includes Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary.
$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 Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary'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 elementary schools in Romeoville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary
How many students attend Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary?
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Romeoville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment, in Romeoville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary?
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Romeoville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Romeoville on the city page.
Is Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary a good school?
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary earns 29/100 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 Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary, 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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