Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School
Tel:
(209)385-6620
- Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School serves 774 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School's student population of 774 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 774 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3400 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 6% |
| White | 30% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merced City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School is Merced High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Herbert Hoover Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Allan Peterson Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Merced Allan Peterson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 639 students
0.8 miles
848 E. Donna Dr.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)385-6700 0.8 K-6 639 - Merced Luther Burbank Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 611 students
0.8 miles
609 E. Alexander Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)385-6674 0.8 K-6 611 - Merced Ada Givens Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 490 students
1.1 miles
2900 Green St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)385-6610 1.1 K-6 490 - Merced Merced High School Grades: 9-12 | 1697 students
1.2 miles
205 W. Olive Ave.
Merced, CA 95344
(209)325-1000 1.2 9-12 1697 - Merced Herbert Hoover Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 557 students
1.3 miles
800 E. 26th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)385-6631 1.3 7-8 557
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