Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary

Public K-6

 3200 Parsons Ave.
       Merced, CA  95340-1624


(209) 385-6620

District: Merced City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2502nd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,116 Help


Students who attend Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
High:    El Capitan High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.8 Help
Number of students:  725

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.3%
White:
21.2%
Asian:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.6% Help


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Compare Details Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary ranks better than 57.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Merced City Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.3%), White (21.2%), Asian (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary is 25.8. 9 elementary schools in the Merced City Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary is $7,116. 13 elementary schools in the Merced City Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary 2502nd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Merced City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Merced City Elementary 1228th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.47 2380th 4809 50.5%
2005 52.88 2053rd 4822 57.4%
2006 53.17 2037th 4818 57.7%
2007 61.40 1749th 5113 65.8%
2008 67.09 1536th 5113 70.0%
2009 71.74 1360th 5193 73.8%
2010 70.39 1438th 5314 72.9%
2011 70.75 1461st 5377 72.8%
2012 66.18 1719th 5390 68.1%
2013 63.52 1918th 5530 65.3%
2015 54.59 2210th 5611 60.6%
2016 61.23 1937th 5614 65.5%
2017 57.85 2128th 5692 62.6%
2018 59.06 2077th 5662 63.3%
2019 60.12 2065th 5789 64.3%
2022 54.36 2326th 5883 60.5%
2023 50.53 2496th 5848 57.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.25 1783rd 5084 64.9%
2019 55.09 2062nd 5173 60.1%
2022 50.80 2232nd 5264 57.6%
2023 51.46 2264th 5355 57.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.24 1966th 5413 63.7%
2019 59.23 2005th 5492 63.5%
2022 53.88 2221st 5635 60.6%
2023 50.63 2366th 5595 57.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.46 2098th 5431 61.4%
2019 58.79 2008th 5510 63.6%
2022 53.58 2258th 5663 60.1%
2023 49.42 2473rd 5627 56.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.77 1053rd 4830 78.2%
2019 69.49 1193rd 4963 76.0%
2022 59.85 1649th 5084 67.6%
2023 63.13 1482nd 5079 70.8%
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Rank History for White students at Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.22 1445th 2737 47.2%
2019 45.44 1689th 2834 40.4%
2022 49.71 1469th 2726 46.1%
2023 42.31 1650th 2659 37.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 338 40 90 199 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1989 323 34 97 215 1 n/a n/a 0 670
1990 306 38 124 183 1 n/a n/a 0 652
1991 296 32 159 203 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1992 256 37 277 246 0 n/a n/a 0 816
1993 206 45 264 263 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1994 176 37 239 295 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1995 174 53 228 254 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1996 174 53 228 254 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1997 173 46 192 254 1 n/a n/a 0 666
1998 165 50 182 267 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1999 145 38 141 287 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2000 169 37 122 276 1 n/a n/a 0 605
2001 155 53 111 311 5 n/a n/a 0 635
2002 145 35 91 342 1 n/a n/a 0 614
2003 145 35 91 342 1 n/a n/a 0 614
2004 235 54 119 235 3 n/a n/a 3 649
2005 232 39 117 255 1 n/a n/a 10 654
2006 249 43 101 266 2 n/a n/a 16 677
2007 257 36 81 274 2 n/a n/a 13 663
2008 268 39 82 277 6 n/a n/a 0 672
2009 265 32 93 273 4 5 11 0 683
2010 262 41 89 302 5 4 13 0 716
2011 252 32 75 317 6 6 49 0 737
2012 232 35 66 352 5 3 34 0 727
2013 237 38 68 391 2 4 42 0 782
2014 207 36 77 398 5 4 35 0 762
2015 232 44 78 371 6 4 28 0 763
2016 244 43 65 391 7 4 29 0 783
2017 228 48 67 400 6 2 23 0 774
2018 218 34 69 406 6 3 27 0 763
2019 171 33 57 405 5 3 46 0 720
2020 157 25 44 388 8 2 43 0 667
2021 156 20 41 378 7 1 36 0 639
2022 160 27 36 401 8 2 41 0 675
2023 154 36 55 423 7 2 48 0 725

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 667 27.0 24.7 n/a
1989 670 27.0 24.8 n/a
1990 652 26.0 25.0 n/a
1991 690 26.0 26.5 n/a
1992 816 26.4 30.9 56.5
1993 778 32.4 24.0 76.9
1994 747 31.0 24.1 77.4
1995 709 24.0 29.5 78
1996 709 24.0 29.5 78
1997 666 26.0 25.6 79.6
1998 664 28.0 23.7 75.8
1999 611 28.6 21.4 76.6
2000 605 26.6 22.7 73.9
2001 635 29.0 21.9 76.5
2002 614 32.0 19.2 73.5
2003 614 32.0 19.2 73.5
2004 649 31.0 20.9 62.5
2005 654 33.0 19.8 61.2
2006 677 33.0 20.5 61.3
2007 663 33.0 20.1 65.2
2008 672 36.8 18.3 56.5
2009 683 33.0 18.6 54.8
2010 716 31.0 23.1 57.8
2011 737 n/a n/a 55.9
2012 727 29.0 25.0 n/a
2013 782 31.0 25.2 52.6
2014 762 32.2 23.6 57
2015 763 33.0 23.1 62
2016 783 33.0 23.7 55.3
2017 774 29.0 26.6 54.7
2018 763 28.1 27.1 56.1
2019 720 29.0 24.8 55.6
2020 667 n/a n/a 60.6
2021 639 25.5 25.0 56.7
2022 675 27.4 24.5 53.3
2023 725 28.0 25.8 67.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 667 27.0 24.7 n/a
1989 670 27.0 24.8 n/a
1990 652 26.0 25.0 n/a
1991 690 26.0 26.5 n/a
1992 816 26.4 30.9 56.5
1993 778 32.4 24.0 76.9
1994 747 31.0 24.1 77.4
1995 709 24.0 29.5 78
1996 709 24.0 29.5 78
1997 666 26.0 25.6 79.6
1998 664 28.0 23.7 75.8
1999 611 28.6 21.4 76.6
2000 605 26.6 22.7 73.9
2001 635 29.0 21.9 76.5
2002 614 32.0 19.2 73.5
2003 614 32.0 19.2 73.5
2004 649 31.0 20.9 62.5
2005 654 33.0 19.8 61.2
2006 677 33.0 20.5 61.3
2007 663 33.0 20.1 65.2
2008 672 36.8 18.3 56.5
2009 683 33.0 18.6 54.8
2010 716 31.0 23.1 57.8
2011 737 n/a n/a 55.9
2012 727 29.0 25.0 n/a
2013 782 31.0 25.2 52.6
2014 762 32.2 23.6 57
2015 763 33.0 23.1 62
2016 783 33.0 23.7 55.3
2017 774 29.0 26.6 54.7
2018 763 28.1 27.1 56.1
2019 720 29.0 24.8 55.6
2020 667 n/a n/a 60.6
2021 639 25.5 25.0 56.7
2022 675 27.4 24.5 53.3
2023 725 28.0 25.8 67.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%0.0%1.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%
201399.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201480.0%1.0%0.0%19.0%85.0%98.0%99.0%85.0%82.0%
201594.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%97.0%
201694.0%2.0%1.0%3.0%95.0%97.0%97.0%95.0%94.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202096.1%1.0%2.9%98.0%97.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,116

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2065th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2496th of 5848 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary)68.140
 28.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Merced City Elementary)40.528.1
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary)60.642.6
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Merced City Elementary)40.831.4
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary)58.634.7
 23.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Merced City Elementary)41.128.4
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary)52.533.7
 18.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Merced City Elementary)34.425.8
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary)49.152.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Merced City Elementary)43.730.6
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary)23.228.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Merced City Elementary)2115.7
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary)31.537.3
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Merced City Elementary)23.518.6
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary)57.548.5
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Merced City Elementary)39.131.8
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary)40.934.3
 6.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Merced City Elementary)23.318.6
 4.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students720725
 0.7%
African American3336
 9.1%
American Indian57
 40%
Asian5755
 3.5%
Hispanic405423
 4.4%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White171154
 9.9%
Two or More Races4648
 4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.6%67.6%
 12%


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Students who attend Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
High : El Capitan High

Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary ranks 2502nd of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 725 students attended Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary.

Students at Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 21% White, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.


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