Barton Elementary vs Dooley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
Dooley Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
| Measure | Barton Elementary Long Beach, California | Dooley Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3904 of 5,693 | #3132 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42337 of 50,301 | #37092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dooley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 23.9).
- •Dooley Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Dooley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Barton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 87.5%).
- •Barton Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.1 vs 27.6).
- •Dooley Elementary is the larger school with 662 students compared with 418.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barton Elementary better than Dooley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dooley Elementary ranks higher (32.2 vs 23.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barton Elementary and Dooley Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Elementary: 418. Dooley Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Elementary and Dooley Elementary rank in California?
Barton Elementary is 3904th of 5,693 and Dooley Elementary is 3132nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).