Very Good
#974 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 26% in state
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr
School · Valley View Cusd 365u · Romeoville, IL
A Valley View Cusd 365u school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
753 Dalhart Ave, Romeoville, IL 60446
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,168/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Romeoville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,461
Median home value
$245,100
Median rent
$1,894/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene King Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Midwest Christian Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| St Dominic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Little Explorers Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Valley View Cusd 365u
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #8 of 20
- District spending per student
- $22,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr is listed in Valley View CUSD 365U; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr is a public school in Romeoville, IL, part of Valley View Cusd 365u, serving approximately 509 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #974 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr
What grades does Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr serve?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr rank in IL?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr ranks #974 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr a charter school?
No, Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr a Title I school?
No, Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr?
71.3% of students at Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Phone
- (815) 886-7827
- Area population (ZIP 60446)
- 41,933
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60446; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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