Dool Elementary

Dool Elementary is a regular public school located in Calexico, California, situated on the edge of an urban area. The school serves kindergarten through sixth grade with a total enrollment of 600 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 25 to 1. Dool Elementary has 24 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to providing education to its young learners.

Academically, Dool Elementary is rated at the lower end of California's public school rankings, with an overall MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and a state ranking of #8847 among nearly 9,600 schools in the state. The school’s academic score stands at 1.8/10, indicating areas for improvement. In terms of proficiency scores, only 16% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while just 12% meet or exceed standards in Math.

Despite these challenges, Dool Elementary continues to focus on the development and growth of its students within the supportive community of Calexico. The school is deeply rooted in a neighborhood where it plays an important role for families seeking educational opportunities for their children.

While current test scores at Dool Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Dool Elementary is 25:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.