Serving 675 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: 44%
- Reading Proficiency: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School's student population of 675 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School often compared to?
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allan Peterson Elementary School, Luther Burbank Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School?
675 students attend Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School?
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School offer ?
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School part of?
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School is part of Merced City Elementary School District.
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