Serving 132 students in grades 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 5
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School's student population of 132 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
86%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
132 students attend Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 14:1.
What grades does Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School offer ?
Dr Donald Wharton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 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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