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Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary
Elementary School · Valley View Cusd 365u · Romeoville, IL
A Valley View Cusd 365u elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 Wesglen Pkwy, Romeoville, IL 60446
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Lakewood Falls Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| John R Tibbott Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 343 | Compare → |
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.
Valley View Cusd 365u
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #15 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
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary is listed in Valley View CUSD 365U; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary is a public elementary school in Romeoville, IL, part of Valley View Cusd 365u, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,456 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary
What grades does Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary serve?
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary?
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary rank in IL?
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary ranks #2,456 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary a charter school?
No, Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary?
52.0% of students at Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (815) 886-7581
- 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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