Serving 744 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dooley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dooley Elementary School's student population of 744 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dooley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dooley Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5205 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
74%
55%
Black
16%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dooley Elementary School's ranking?
Dooley Elementary School is ranked #5205 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dooley Elementary School?
744 students attend Dooley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dooley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dooley Elementary School?
Dooley Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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