- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Summit, IL
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Dr Donald Wharton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170405000089
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Summit · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 114
- students enrolled
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Donald Wharton Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Summit, IL.
School address
District: Summit Sd 104 · Illinois
NCES ID 170405000089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-19.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 170405000089 · Summit, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 7.6:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Otis P Graves Elem School (562 students)
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-19.7%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Otis P Graves
Otis P Graves Elem School
562 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
447 students
- Walsh Elem Sch 182
Walsh Elem School
182 students
- W W Walker Ele 130
W W Walker Elem School
130 students
- This school 114
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
114 students
What this shows Dr Donald Wharton Elem School reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Donald Wharton Elem School compares
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 46% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 2% in Illinois - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,862
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 2.6%
White 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Dr Donald Wharton Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Summit Sd 104 reports $26,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Donald Wharton Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otis P Graves Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walsh Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| W W Walker Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Donald Wharton Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Summit
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
How many students attend Dr Donald Wharton Elem School?
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School has 114 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Summit, IL. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Donald Wharton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Donald Wharton Elem School is 7.6:1, which is 46% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Donald Wharton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Dr Donald Wharton Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Summit, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Donald Wharton Elem School?
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Dr Donald Wharton Elem School rank among public schools in Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Donald Wharton Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Summit, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Summit on the city page.
What other schools are in Summit Sd 104?
Besides Dr Donald Wharton Elem School, Summit Sd 104 also operates Otis P Graves Elem School (562 students), Heritage Middle School (447 students), and Walsh Elem School (182 students). See the Summit Sd 104 district page for the complete list.