Serving 782 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dooley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dooley Elementary School's student population of 782 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
782 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dooley Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Dooley Elementary School?
782 students attend Dooley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dooley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dooley Elementary School?
Dooley Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dooley Elementary School offer ?
Dooley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dooley Elementary School part of?
Dooley Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Dooley Elementary School located?
Dooley Elementary School is located in the North Long Beach neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 11 other public schools located in North Long Beach.
School Reviews
2 9/16/2010
This school rushes through the curriculum to keep state funding. It does not appear that they take the individual students abilities and learning styles into consideration. Some of the teachers and counselors are rude and seem not to like children. I have witnesses this first hand! There is not enough diversity at this school, which seems to cater to more hispanics.
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