Serving 437 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Dooley Elementary School serves the southwest part of Schaumburg, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Dooley Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Embrace the Target
School Rankings
Thomas Dooley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Dooley Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
41%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Dooley Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Dooley Elementary School is ranked #113 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thomas Dooley Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Dooley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Campanelli Elementary School, Nathan Hale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Thomas Dooley Elementary School?
437 students attend Thomas Dooley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Thomas Dooley Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Dooley Elementary School?
Thomas Dooley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas Dooley Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Dooley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Thomas Dooley Elementary School part of?
Thomas Dooley Elementary School is part of Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District.
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