Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Summit, Illinois 60501 · Summit SD 104
#1782 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#43778 of 50,301 nationally
About Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School is a public elementary located in Summit, in the Summit SD 104 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 114 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1782nd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (68th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 114.
There are 5 schools in Summit; Dr Donald Wharton Elem School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dr Donald Wharton Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Argo Community High School
Summit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,817 students · 482 m away
W W Walker Elem School
Bedford Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
130 students · 603 m away
Dore Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
745 students · 841 m away
Heritage Middle School
Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students · 990 m away
Otis P Graves Elem School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students · 990 m away
Walsh Elem School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
182 students · 1.6 km away
Blair Early Childhood Center
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
164 students · 1.7 km away
Robina Lyle Elementary School
Bridgeview · Public elementary · Grades K–6
329 students · 2.3 km away
Byrne Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
619 students · 2.7 km away
Hale Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
791 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Cornell Elem School
Cornell · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
114 students
Jefferson Elem School
Metropolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
114 students
Prairie Du Rocher Elem School
Prairie Du Rocher · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
114 students
Hollywood Elem School
Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
114 students
Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch
Illiopolis · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
115 students
Washington Elem School
Rushville · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
113 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr Donald Wharton Elem School a good school?
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 21.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1782 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dr Donald Wharton Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School ranks #1782 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #43778 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dr Donald Wharton Elem School?
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School had 114 students in 2025.
Is Dr Donald Wharton Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dr Donald Wharton Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dr Donald Wharton Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.