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Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School

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Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School ranks 248 th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

248^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Naperville, Illinois, serving 563 students from kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 school district.

Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Illinois, with students performing exceptionally well on standardized tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, 69.4% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 74.3% were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th and 5th grade, with over 70% proficiency in both subjects. Additionally, 71.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better on the Illinois Science Assessment, compared to 61.2% for the district and 40.6% for the state.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 district, Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Schools like Oliver Julian Kendall Elementary and Fry Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a high-quality education across the district. However, some nearby schools, such as Arlene Welch Elementary and White Eagle Elementary, have lower academic performance, indicating potential areas for improvement or further investigation.

570

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,838

Per pupil spending ?

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4008 Chinaberry Ln
Naperville, IL 60564-1131

(630) 428-5678

District: Indian Prairie CUSD 204

Students who attend Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Scullen Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

58.4%

White:

25.6%

Two or more races:

6.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Illinois average (72% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Illinois elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg65%

Illinois avg44%

248^th of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 21Elementary Schools in the Indian Prairie CUSD 204

145^th of 811Indian Prairie CUSD 204 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	86.8	248 of 2056	87.9%	★★★★☆
2024	94.4	120 of 2067	94.2%	★★★★★
2023	94.2	101 of 2077	95.1%	★★★★★
2022	95.5	75 of 2082	96.4%	★★★★★
2021	92.6	114 of 1948	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	94.7	73 of 2086	96.5%	★★★★★
2018	95.4	66 of 2037	96.8%	★★★★★
2017	93.0	107 of 2044	94.8%	★★★★★
2016	95.8	68 of 2046	96.7%	★★★★★
2015	94.3	105 of 2052	94.9%	★★★★★
2014	92.1	77 of 2093	96.3%	★★★★★
2013	92.8	65 of 2167	97.0%	★★★★★
2012	86.2	89 of 2166	95.9%	★★★★★
2011	86.3	100 of 2147	95.3%	★★★★★
2010	87.2	69 of 2139	96.8%	★★★★★
2009	86.4	97 of 2120	95.4%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	61.9	96 of 234	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.5	63 of 219	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.5	53 of 237	77.6%	★★★★☆
2022	69.4	70 of 226	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.4	60 of 134	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.2	66 of 243	72.8%	★★★★☆
2018	77.0	50 of 242	79.3%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	54.0	303 of 907	66.6%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	64.5	187 of 788	76.3%	★★★★☆
2024	82.7	54 of 826	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	89.2	23 of 788	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	80.8	51 of 768	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	83.9	50 of 718	93.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	84.3	265 of 1942	86.4%	★★★★☆
2024	93.4	107 of 1942	94.5%	★★★★★
2023	92.0	120 of 1957	93.9%	★★★★★
2022	95.0	79 of 1970	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	91.1	98 of 1680	94.2%	★★★★★
2019	95.0	47 of 2019	97.7%	★★★★★
2018	95.0	62 of 1964	96.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	214 of 1947	89.0%	★★★★☆
2024	93.4	115 of 1959	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	94.3	71 of 1984	96.4%	★★★★★
2022	93.2	97 of 1977	95.1%	★★★★★
2021	89.5	131 of 1707	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	92.6	99 of 2019	95.1%	★★★★★
2018	94.1	82 of 1972	95.8%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	83.3	16 of 93	82.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	73.0	246 of 1292	81.0%	★★★★☆
2023	61.6	333 of 1156	71.2%	★★★★☆
2022	53.4	375 of 1113	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.2	323 of 640	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.8	440 of 1194	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.9	143 of 763	81.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	60.0	558 of 1389	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.0	377 of 1392	72.9%	★★★★☆
2023	62.7	480 of 1419	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.1	359 of 1425	74.8%	★★★★☆
2021	45.6	672 of 1308	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.0	259 of 1462	82.3%	★★★★☆
2018	73.3	326 of 1463	77.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)89th percentile~ school

Female (2025)86th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2023)83rd percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2025)81st percentile-7 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)76th percentile-12 vs school

Disabled (2023)67th percentile-29 vs school

White (2025)60th percentile-28 vs school

Asian (2025)59th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics74%+36 vs state

Science72%+31 vs state

English Language Arts69%+16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)				IAR Mathematics (2025)				% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School	Public	K-5	4008 Chinaberry Ln	Naperville	60564	Will County	Indian Prairie CUSD 204	No	(n/a)	No	No	(630) 428-5678	570	41	13.8	3.3%	146 (25.6%)	21 (3.7%)	30 (5.3%)	333 (58.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.3%)	86.8	248^th of 2056 public elementary schools	87.9%		94.4	120^th of 2067 public elementary schools	94.2%	128	71.7	50.0	73.6	82.7	69.4	68.9	77.4	76.0	74.3	99.1	98.8	98.8	98.8	99.1	99.0	99.1	$14,838	$758	$14,080
Fry Elementary School	Public	K-5	3204 Tall Grass Dr	Naperville	60564	Will County	Indian Prairie CUSD 204	No	(n/a)	No	No	(630) 428-7400	563	34	16.7	7.6%	154 (27.4%)	26 (4.6%)	33 (5.9%)	300 (53.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.3%)	95.8	43^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	97.9%		97.3	44^th of 2067 public elementary schools	97.9%	1	72.4	81.2	93.5	82.8	85.8	84.2	93.5	74.1	83.6	98.4	98.4	98.2	98.2	80.8	98.2	98.8	$12,485	$700	$11,785
Wolfs Crossing Elementary School	Public	K-5	3015 S Eola Rd	Aurora	60503	Will County	Cusd 308	No	(n/a)	No	No	(630) 636-3700	414	32	12.7	27.5%	169 (40.8%)	30 (7.2%)	85 (20.5%)	111 (26.8%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	86.9	246^th of 2056 public elementary schools	88.0%		85.6	261^st of 2067 public elementary schools	87.4%	15	58.6	67.7	76.1	69.6	70.7	77.9	71.6	59.4	70.6	94.1	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.4	94.6	$18,028	$409	$17,619
Homestead Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2830 Hillsboro Blvd	Aurora	60503	Will County	Cusd 308	No	(n/a)	No	No	(630) 636-3100	511	37	13.7	26.8%	183 (35.8%)	56 (11.0%)	74 (14.5%)	152 (29.7%)	7 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (7.2%)	81.3	367^th of 2056 public elementary schools	82.1%		75.9	457^th of 2067 public elementary schools	77.9%	90	59.7	57.7	79.3	79.2	72.2	60.3	51.8	60.0	57.2	97.9	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	97.9	$18,280	$487	$17,793
Freedom Elementary School	Public	K-5	11600 Heritage Meadows Dr	Plainfield	60585	Will County	Plainfield School District 202	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 254-4005	526	39	13.6	26.8%	244 (46.4%)	31 (5.9%)	50 (9.5%)	157 (29.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.0%)	90.7	166^th of 2056 public elementary schools	91.9%		88.9	210^th of 2067 public elementary schools	89.8%	44	75.6	84.3	71.0	85.6	80.1	87.6	54.8	66.7	69.5	95.8	96.2	96.2	96.2		96.0	96.2	$14,721	$423	$14,298
Oliver Julian Kendall Elementary School	Public	K-5	2408 Meadow Lake Dr	Naperville	60564	Will County	Indian Prairie CUSD 204	No	(n/a)	No	No	(630) 428-7100	572	38	15.0	7.2%	166 (29.0%)	16 (2.8%)	33 (5.8%)	325 (56.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.2%)	95	65^th of 2056 public elementary schools	96.8%		96	73^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	96.5%	8	76.9	68.8	87.1	90.1	82.9	82.5	82.8	86.8	84.0	98.0	98.6	98.6	98.6	99.2	98.5	98.0	$14,220	$645	$13,575
The Wheatlands Elementary School	Public	K-5	2290 Barrington Dr	Aurora	60503	Will County	Cusd 308	No	(n/a)	No	No	(630) 636-3500	613	42	14.5	29.7%	262 (42.7%)	72 (11.7%)	67 (10.9%)	166 (27.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.9%)	84.6	289^th of 2056 public elementary schools	85.9%		75.3	469^th of 2067 public elementary schools	77.3%	180	64.9	83.3	64.9	66.0	71.1	77.7	56.1	58.5	63.6	97.1	96.8	96.8	96.8		96.8	97.5	$15,729	$500	$15,228
White Eagle Elementary	Public	K-5	1585 White Eagle Dr	Naperville	60564	DuPage County	Indian Prairie CUSD 204	No	(n/a)	No	No	(630) 375-3600	541	36	15.1	23.5%	164 (30.3%)	46 (8.5%)	33 (6.1%)	277 (51.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	86.5	255^th of 2056 public elementary schools	87.6%		87.1	237^th of 2067 public elementary schools	88.5%	18	51.2	81.1	68.6	77.4	75.4	71.6	70.9	61.9	68.0	96.5	96.5	96.5	96.5	96.5	96.4	96.5	$14,774	$564	$14,210
V Blanche Graham Elementary	Public	K-5	2315 High Meadow Rd	Naperville	60564	Will County	Indian Prairie CUSD 204	No	(n/a)	No	No	(630) 428-6900	325	20	16.3	7.1%	137 (42.2%)	19 (5.8%)	19 (5.8%)	115 (35.4%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.5%)	91.6	144^th of 2056 public elementary schools	93.0%		97.8	31^st of 2067 public elementary schools	98.5%	113	84.0	69.0	69.5	88.0	74.9	70.7	76.3	84.0	76.6	99.0	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.0	99.0	$13,608	$750	$12,858
Arlene Welch Elementary School	Public	K-5	2620 Leverenz Rd	Naperville	60564	Will County	Indian Prairie CUSD 204	No	(n/a)	No	No	(630) 428-7200	576	45	12.8	29.0%	179 (31.1%)	60 (10.4%)	39 (6.8%)	253 (43.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (7.3%)	79.9	397^th of 2056 public elementary schools	80.7%		80.9	341^st of 2067 public elementary schools	83.5%	56	56.6	65.9	62.5	69.7	66.1	65.9	54.2	59.6	59.7	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	$16,895	$732	$16,163

Frequently Asked Questions about Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School?

Students at Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School are 58% Asian, 26% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American.

What district is Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School in?

Indian Prairie CUSD 204

Is Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School a good school?

Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School ranks 248^th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scullen Middle School

How many students attend Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 570 students attended Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School.

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