Serving 446 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 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Thomas Dooley Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Dooley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 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
#159 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
38%
6%
Hispanic
8%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
34%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #159 out of 3,426 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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?
446 students attend Thomas Dooley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Thomas Dooley Elementary School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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