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Irene King Elem School

Elementary School · Valley View Cusd 365u · Romeoville, IL

A Valley View Cusd 365u elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

301 Eaton Ave, Romeoville, IL 60446

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2022)
  • 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$22,208
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Irene King Elem School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Irene King Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,168/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Robert C Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–51.1 mi549Compare →
Skoff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–51.3 mi519Compare →
John R Tibbott Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–5Not available343Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#19 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

Irene King Elem School is listed in Valley View CUSD 365U; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Irene King Elem School

Irene King Elem School is a public elementary school in Romeoville, IL, part of Valley View Cusd 365u, serving approximately 510 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,871 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Irene King Elem School

What grades does Irene King Elem School serve?

Irene King Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Irene King Elem School?

Irene King Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Irene King Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Irene King Elem School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Irene King Elem School rank in IL?

Irene King Elem School ranks #2,871 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Irene King Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Irene King Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Irene King Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Irene King Elem School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Irene King Elem School a charter school?

No, Irene King Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Irene King Elem School a Title I school?

No, Irene King Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irene King Elem School?

64.1% of students at Irene King Elem School 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 – 5th
Enrollment
510
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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