Serving 725 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School's student population of 725 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3775 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
58%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School's ranking?
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School is ranked #3775 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School?
725 students attend Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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