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#364 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 10% in state

Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch

Elementary School · Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Naperville, IL

An Indian Prairie Cusd 204 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4008 Chinaberry Ln, Naperville, IL 60564

  • Math 59% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$18,127
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency59%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
48%
2022
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated968/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Naperville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$176,250

Median home value

$550,400

Median rent

$2,172/mo

College educated

73.1%

Homeownership

86.9%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60564; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Homestead Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0K–51.4 mi487Compare →
Wolfs Crossing Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–51.4 mi458Compare →
Robert Clow Elem SchEnrollment path unverified8.9K–5Not available328Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Indian Prairie Cusd 204

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#9 of 32
District spending per student
$18,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch is listed in Indian Prairie CUSD 204; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch

Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Naperville, IL, part of Indian Prairie Cusd 204, serving approximately 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #364 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch

What grades does Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch serve?

Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch?

Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch rank in IL?

Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch ranks #364 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch a charter school?

No, Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch a Title I school?

No, Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch?

5.0% of students at Danielle-joy Peterson Elem Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
563
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
Area population (ZIP 60564)
47,243
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
39.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60564; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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