Serving 568 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dool Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dool Elementary serves the southeastern part of Calexico, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone are about a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being around 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dool Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
568 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering students to persevere towards success!
School Rankings
Dool Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dool Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9169 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dool Elementary School's ranking?
Dool Elementary School is ranked #9169 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dool Elementary School often compared to?
Dool Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Blanche Charles Elementary School, Rockwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dool Elementary School?
568 students attend Dool Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dool Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dool Elementary School?
Dool Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dool Elementary School offer ?
Dool Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dool Elementary School part of?
Dool Elementary School is part of Calexico Unified School District.
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