DONN B. CHENOWETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Merced City Elementary school district, located in Merced, CA with about 763 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School, located at 3200 Parsons Avenue in Merced, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Merced City School District. The school is situated in a residential area of the city and serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding neighborhoods. Like other schools in the district, it is committed to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development for its students from transitional kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade.

The school is known for its focus on providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, and science. In addition to standard curriculum, Chenoweth Elementary typically implements programs aimed at improving literacy and closing achievement gaps. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing parent and family involvement as a key component of student success. Educators at the school prioritize preparing students for middle school transition by cultivating both academic proficiency and character development.

For more information, contact Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary at (209) 385-6620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.