- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mchenry, IL
Valley View Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172529002759
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mchenry · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 526
- students enrolled
Valley View Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mchenry, IL.
School address
District: Mchenry Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 172529002759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Valley View Elem School shrank from 539 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 172529002759 · Mchenry, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mchenry Middle School (695 students)
Valley View Elem School shrank from 539 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Valley View Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mchenry Middle
Mchenry Middle School
695 students
- Parkland Schoo
Parkland School
645 students
- Riverwood Elem
Riverwood Elementary School
619 students
- This school
Valley View Elem School
526 students
- Edgebrook Elem
Edgebrook Elem School
494 students
- Chauncey H Duk
Chauncey H Duker School
433 students
What this shows Valley View Elem School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Elem School compares
Valley View Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$20,259
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Valley View Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mchenry Ccsd 15 reports $20,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mchenry Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkland School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgebrook Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chauncey H Duker School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Elem School
How many students attend Valley View Elem School?
Valley View Elem School has 526 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mchenry, IL. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elem School is 12.2:1, which is 13% 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 Valley View Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Elem School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Mchenry, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Elem School?
Valley View Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Valley View Elem School rank among public schools in Mchenry?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mchenry, 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 Mchenry on the city page.
What other schools are in Mchenry Ccsd 15?
Besides Valley View Elem School, Mchenry Ccsd 15 also operates Mchenry Middle School (695 students), Parkland School (645 students), and Riverwood Elementary School (619 students). See the Mchenry Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.