Thomas Dooley Elementary School vs. Nathan Hale Elementary School
Should I attend Thomas Dooley Elementary School or Nathan Hale Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Dooley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Nathan Hale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Thomas Dooley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nathan Hale Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
458 students
493 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#567 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
55
68
Grade 1 Students
70
75
Grade 2 Students
62
65
Grade 3 Students
64
81
Grade 4 Students
72
72
Grade 5 Students
64
57
Grade 6 Students
71
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
36%
22%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
37%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%