Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School
Tel:
(209)385-6620
- Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School serves 763 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
School Overview
- Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 763 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School is 0.62, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3507 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 29% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merced City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Merced Allan Peterson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 676 students
0.8 miles
848 E. Donna Dr.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)385-6700 0.8 K-6 676 - Merced Luther Burbank Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 647 students
0.8 miles
609 E. Alexander Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)385-6674 0.8 K-6 647 - Merced Ada Givens Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 564 students
1.1 miles
2900 Green St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)385-6610 1.1 K-6 564 - Merced Merced High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,729 student
1.2 miles
205 W. Olive Ave.
Merced, CA 95344
(209)325-1000 1.2 9-12 1,729 - Merced Herbert Hoover Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 578 students
1.3 miles
800 E. 26th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)385-6631 1.3 7-8 578
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