Buzz Aldrin Elem School vs Thomas Dooley Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 815 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buzz Aldrin Elem School
Schaumburg · Public elementary · Grades K–6
567 students
Thomas Dooley Elem School
Schaumburg · Public elementary · Grades K–6
437 students
| Measure | Buzz Aldrin Elem School Schaumburg, Illinois | Thomas Dooley Elem School Schaumburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #480 of 2,303 | #68 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #17115 of 50,301 | #3304 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 567 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| city | Schaumburg | Schaumburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Dooley Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 61.5).
- •Thomas Dooley Elem School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Thomas Dooley Elem School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Thomas Dooley Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.3).
- •Buzz Aldrin Elem School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 437.
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 Buzz Aldrin Elem School better than Thomas Dooley Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Dooley Elem School ranks higher (83.2 vs 61.5 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 Buzz Aldrin Elem School and Thomas Dooley Elem School?
About 815 m in a straight line, between Schaumburg and Schaumburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buzz Aldrin Elem School: 567. Thomas Dooley Elem School: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buzz Aldrin Elem School and Thomas Dooley Elem School rank in Illinois?
Buzz Aldrin Elem School is 480th of 2,303 and Thomas Dooley Elem School is 68th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).