Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School

4008 Chinaberry Ln
Naperville, IL 60564
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School serves the southern part of Naperville, IL, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#140 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

64%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

85-89%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
58%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
26%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
74%
0.59

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
20.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School's ranking?
Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School is ranked #140 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School often compared to?
Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School?
570 students attend Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School?
Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School offer ?
Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School part of?
Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.
In what neighborhood is Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School located?
Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School is located in the Naperville Park District neighborhood of Naperville, IL. There are 35 other public schools located in Naperville Park District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School serves the southern part of Naperville, IL, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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