Enrollment
526
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172529002759
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mchenry · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View Elem School
Valley View Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mchenry, Illinois, enrolling 526 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 526 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mchenry Ccsd 15 also operates Mchenry Middle School (695 students) and Parkland School (645 students) alongside Valley View 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 Valley View Elem School compares
Valley View 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 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
12.5:1
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 (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% 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
$19,607
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mchenry Ccsd 15, which includes Valley View Elem School.
$19,607
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.7%
State 32.0%
Federal 6.3%
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 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chauncey H Duker School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~526 students)
Next steps
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elem School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 37/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Valley View Elem School a good school?
Valley View Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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