At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
526
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
39%-14.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Valley View Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Mchenry, Illinois. The school enrolls 526 students. It is part of the McHenry CCSD 15 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMcHenry CCSD 15
County17111
CityMchenry
ZIP60050
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172529002759
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment526
White65.8%
Hispanic / Latino26.4%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
65.8%
Hispanic
26.4%
Black
2.1%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
4.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.