Dominguez Elementary vs Dooley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dominguez Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
Dooley Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
| Measure | Dominguez Elementary Carson, California | Dooley Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2817 of 5,693 | #3132 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34503 of 50,301 | #37092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 450 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| city | Carson | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dominguez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 32.2).
- •Dominguez Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Dominguez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Dominguez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 87.5%).
- •Dominguez Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 27.6).
- •Dooley Elementary is the larger school with 662 students compared with 450.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Dominguez Elementary better than Dooley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dominguez Elementary ranks higher (36.2 vs 32.2 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 Dominguez Elementary and Dooley Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Carson and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dominguez Elementary: 450. Dooley Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dominguez Elementary and Dooley Elementary rank in California?
Dominguez Elementary is 2817th of 5,693 and Dooley Elementary is 3132nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).