Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. Donald Wharton Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Summit Argo, IL, and encompasses an area of approximately 5.3 square miles, with most students living within a typical 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest point of the zone is about 2.6 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School's student population of 114 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
114 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2315 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
3%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School's ranking?
Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School is ranked #2315 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School?
114 students attend Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School?
Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School offer ?
Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School part of?
Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School is part of Summit SD 104 School District.
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