Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary

www.vvsd.org

431 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kenneth L. Hermansen Elementary School, located at 101 Wesglen Pkwy in Romeoville, Illinois, is a prominent primary school within the Valley View School District 365U. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded academic foundation, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering critical thinking and social-emotional development among its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, Hermansen Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school typically organizes various extracurricular activities, clubs, and events that encourage student participation and school spirit. With a focus on preparing children for middle school success, the staff at Hermansen strives to provide personalized instruction and a safe, welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential and develop a lifelong love for learning.

431

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	181
Black	135
Asian	38
Two or More	13

Hispanic
181 (42.0%)
Black
135 (31.3%)
White
64 (14.8%)
Asian
38 (8.8%)
Two or More
13 (3.0%)

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)886-7581
Website:	http://www.vvsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
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 63

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 74