Enrollment
547
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Romeoville, IL
Robert C Hill Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Robert C Hill Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174007004034
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert C Hill Elem School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Romeoville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 547
- students enrolled
Robert C Hill Elem School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert C Hill Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Romeoville, IL.
School address
District: Valley View Cusd 365u · Illinois
NCES ID 174007004034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert C Hill Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert C Hill Elem School
Robert C Hill Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Romeoville, Illinois, enrolling 547 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Robert C Hill Elem School is leaner than roughly 89% of Illinois schools and 26% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 547 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% 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 Skoff Elementary (542 students): Robert C Hill Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 11.1:1).
Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students) and Romeoville High School (1,848 students) alongside Robert C Hill 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 Robert C Hill Elem School compares
Robert C Hill 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Illinois - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
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
7
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 547 Top 25% in Illinois - larger than 75% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174007004034
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 26.3%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Robert C Hill Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.7%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Cusd 365u, which includes Robert C Hill 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 Robert C Hill Elem School 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak View Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert C Hill 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 elementary schools in Romeoville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Robert C Hill Elem School
How many students attend Robert C Hill Elem School?
Robert C Hill Elem School has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Romeoville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert C Hill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert C Hill Elem School is 10.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% 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 Robert C Hill Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Robert C Hill Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Romeoville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert C Hill Elem School?
Robert C Hill Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Robert C Hill Elem School rank among elementary schools in Romeoville?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert C Hill Elem School ranks #1 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 Robert C Hill Elem School a good school?
Robert C Hill Elem School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Illinois schools. 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 Robert C Hill 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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