- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naperville, IL
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174169005928
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 27
- elementary schools in Naperville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 570
- students enrolled
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch ranks #7 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169005928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 174169005928 · Naperville, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 15:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students)
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neuqua Valley
Neuqua Valley High School
3,018 students
- Waubonsie Vall
Waubonsie Valley High School
2,849 students
- Metea Valley H
Metea Valley High School
2,766 students
- Francis Grange 1,011
Francis Granger Middle School
1,011 students
- Scullen Middle 948
Scullen Middle School
948 students
- This school 570
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch
570 students
What this shows Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch compares
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 58.4%
White 25.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indian Prairie Cusd 204 reports $18,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metea Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis Granger Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Naperville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Elmwood Elem School
Standard public school
726 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
May Watts Elementary School
Standard public school
668 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Steeple Run Elem School
Standard public school
622 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Beebe Elem School
Standard public school
619 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Street Elem School
Standard public school
600 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch
How many students attend Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch?
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch has 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naperville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch is Asian at 58.4% of enrollment, in Naperville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch?
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Naperville?
By Resource Investment Index, Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch ranks #7 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Naperville on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students), Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students), and Metea Valley High School (2,766 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.