At a glance
Reported students
515
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547.5
Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center: 515 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center
Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Romeoville. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Valley View CUSD 365U. NCES reports 515 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Illinois median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.5%) and Black (22.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14%
- Hispanic51.5%
- Black22.1%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Valley View CUSD 365U
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Debbie Sykora Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
Enrollment not reported
Irene King Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
533 reported students
Skoff Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
542 reported students
Jamie McGee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
487 reported students
Robert C Hill Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
547 reported students
Jane Addams Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
548 reported students
Public schools near Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LASEC Academy Other · Lockport Area Spec Educ Coop | Not reported | — | 5.4 mi |
| LASEC-CAD Program Other · Lockport Area Spec Educ Coop | Not reported | — | 5.4 mi |
| Lasec-Ec Other · Lockport Area Spec Educ Coop | Not reported | — | 6.8 mi |
| LASEC-Communication Dev Program Other · Lockport Area Spec Educ Coop | Not reported | — | 6.8 mi |
| Bonnie McBeth Learning Ctr Other · Plainfield SD 202 | PK–PK | 757 | 7 mi |
| Ann Reid Early Childhood Center Other · Naperville CUSD 203 | PK–PK | 375 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center
What grades does Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center serve?
Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Valley View CUSD 365U.
How many students attend Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center?
Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center reported 515 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 515 students and 37.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Valley View CUSD 365U attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center in?
Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center is part of Valley View CUSD 365U, based in Romeoville, IL, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include LASEC Academy (5.4 mi), LASEC-CAD Program (5.4 mi), Lasec-Ec (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.