Irene King Elem School

509 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Irene King Elementary School, located at 301 Eaton Ave in Romeoville, Illinois, is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Valley View School District 365U, which is known for its commitment to providing diverse learning opportunities and fostering a supportive educational environment for its students. The school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing foundational academic growth while encouraging social and emotional development during these formative years.

The school is characterized by its dedication to inclusive education and its focus on preparing students for middle school through a structured, standards-based curriculum. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Irene King Elementary generally integrates technology and enrichment programs to engage a wide range of learning styles. As a hub for families in the Romeoville area, the school works to maintain strong partnerships between educators, parents, and the broader community to ensure a safe and productive environment for all children.

509

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irene King Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	310
Black	43
Asian	11
Two or More	27

Hispanic
310 (60.9 %)
White
118 (23.2 %)
Black
43 (8.4 %)
Two or More
27 (5.3 %)
Asian
11 (2.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Valley View CUSD 365U
Phone:	(815)886-3380
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 98