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Valley View CUSD 365U

Illinois · Public School District
20
Schools
15,187
Students
$22,462
Per-Pupil Spend
+57% nat'l
63.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Valley View CUSD 365U is a public school district in Illinois serving 15,187 students across 20 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $22,462 is above average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools5 schools
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bolingbrook High School09–123,405
Romeoville High School09–121,922
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd CtrPK–PK514
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,462+57% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
60%
State
31.8%
Local (property tax)
60.3%
Federal
8.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (60%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
15,187
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,462 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valley View CUSD 365U?
Valley View CUSD 365U has 20 public schools, serving a total of 15,187 students.
How much does Valley View CUSD 365U spend per student?
Valley View CUSD 365U spends $22,462 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Valley View CUSD 365U?
63% of students in Valley View CUSD 365U qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Valley View CUSD 365U?
No, Valley View CUSD 365U does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Valley View CUSD 365U serve?
Valley View CUSD 365U serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Valley View CUSD 365U?
The median opportunity score across schools in Valley View CUSD 365U is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.