John Dooley Elementary School
Tel:
(702) 799-8060
- John Dooley Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- John Dooley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
John Dooley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- John Dooley Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- John Dooley Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of John Dooley Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #214 out of 660 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 43% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 68% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clark County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to John Dooley Elementary School is Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Cadence (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sue H Morrow Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Henderson Sue H Morrow Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 663 students
0.8 miles
1070 Featherwood Ave.
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 799-3550 0.8 PK-5 663 - Henderson Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Cadence Charter School
Grades: K-10 | 1,261 student
1.2 miles
225 Grand Cadence Drive
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 202-2227 1.2 K-10 1,261 - Henderson Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Horizon Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 866 students
1.2 miles
1360 S. Boulder Highway
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 749-5800 1.2 K-8 866 - Henderson College Of So. Nv High School South Grades: 11-12 | 181 students
1.5 miles
700 College Dr.
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 651-3080 1.5 11-12 181 - Henderson Foothill High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,848 students
1.5 miles
800 College Dr.
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-3500 1.5 9-12 2,848
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