DOOLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dooley Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Long Beach Unified school district, located in Long Beach, CA with about 1,014 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Dooley Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dooley Elementary School is a public school located in North Long Beach, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. The campus serves a diverse student body and focuses on preparing pupils for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining rigorous curriculum standards aligned with state requirements.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and strives to foster strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. With a focus on inclusive practices, Dooley Elementary offers various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, often leveraging the resources of the larger Long Beach Unified network. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside character-building initiatives, the school aims to create a welcoming, safe, and productive educational space for children in the North Long Beach area.

For more information, contact Dooley Elementary at (562) 428-7274 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.