- Enrollment
- 3,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174007004542
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174007004542 · Romeoville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 elementary schools in Romeoville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary 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 431
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary
431 students
What this shows Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 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
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% 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
$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 + 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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Cusd 365u, which includes Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary.
$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 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
- 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 elementary schools in Romeoville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~431 students)
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 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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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