Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr

Prekindergarten No virtual instruction Romeoville, IL Grades PK–PK Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ A+ (93.1)
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Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr
Romeoville, IL 60446
Prekindergarten No virtual instruction Grades PK–PK SchoolScore™ A+ (93.1)
515
Students
37.5
Teachers
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
(815)886-7827
Phone
http://www.vvsd.org
Website

Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr is a public Prekindergarten school located in Romeoville, ILLINOIS, operated by the Valley View CUSD 365U school district. It serves grades PK–PK.

Key statistics: 515 students enrolled; a 13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Illinois Prekindergarten School Average
Enrollment
515.0
State avg: 220.0
▲ 134% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.73:1
State avg: 19.5:1
▼ 30% better
School Details
School Name
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr
NCESSCH ID
174007001875
State School ID
IL-56-099-365U-26-56099365U263002
School Type
Regular School
Level
Prekindergarten
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
753 Dalhart Ave
City
Romeoville
State
Illinois
ZIP Code
60446
County
Will County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1711
State Leg. Upper
17043
State Leg. Lower
17085
Latitude
41.65884
Longitude
-88.08512
Grades Offered
Pre-K
👥
515
Total Students
👩‍🏫
37.5
Teachers FTE
📐
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
37.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)37.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 342 66.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Valley View CUSD 365U
LEAID
1740070
State LEA ID
IL-56-099-365U-26
Phone
(815)886-2700
Website
http://www.vvsd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Romeoville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$423,631K
Federal Revenue
$30,346K
State Revenue
$138,686K
Local Revenue
$254,599K
Total Expenditure
$374,196K
Instruction Exp.
$189,061K
Support Services
$138,405K
Other Current Exp.
$9,800K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr

1
Robert C Hill Elem School
Romeoville · Elementary
0.5 mi
2
John J Lukancic Middle Sch
Romeoville · Middle
0.8 mi
3
Skoff Elementary
Romeoville · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
A Vito Martinez Middle School
Romeoville · Middle
1.5 mi
5
Irene King Elem School
Romeoville · Elementary
1.6 mi
6
Bolingbrook High School
Bolingbrook · High
2.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr?
515 students are enrolled at Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr have?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr has 37.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr serve?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr serves grades PK through PK.
Is Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr a charter school?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr is not a charter school.
What metro area is Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr located in?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr belong to?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Ctr is part of the Valley View CUSD 365U school district.
How much does Valley View CUSD 365U spend per student?
The Valley View CUSD 365U district spends approximately $726,594,175 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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