Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch

612 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School is a public school located in Naperville, Illinois, serving students within the highly regarded Indian Prairie School District 204. Situated in a suburban residential area on Chinaberry Lane, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. As part of a district that consistently ranks among the top in Illinois, the school benefits from strong community involvement, modern facilities, and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Peterson Elementary focuses on the holistic development of its students by promoting character education, inclusivity, and social-emotional growth. The school prides itself on a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to create a safe and engaging atmosphere. By emphasizing both intellectual achievement and community citizenship, Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for every child who passes through its doors.

612

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	20
Black	24
Asian	362
Two or More	36
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
362 (59.2 %)
White
166 (27.1 %)
Two or More
36 (5.9 %)
Black
24 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
20 (3.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Phone:	(630)428-5678
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 130