Dooley John ES

1940 Chickasaw Dr
Henderson, NV 89002

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Dooley Elementary School is a public school located in Henderson, Nevada, serving students in grades PK–5 as part of the Clark County School District. Situated in a suburban residential area, the school is named in honor of John Dooley, a figure recognized for his contributions to the local community. The campus is designed to foster a foundational learning environment, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while providing the standard resources typical of a regional elementary institution.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere where young learners can build both academic and social-emotional skills. Like many schools in the Clark County system, John Dooley Elementary implements state-mandated curriculum standards and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Parents and community members often play an active role in school activities, reflecting the school’s goal of acting as a collaborative hub for local families in the 89002 area.

332

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dooley John ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	110
Black	11
Asian	6
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

White
155 (46.7%)
Hispanic
110 (33.1%)
Two or More
41 (12.3%)
Black
11 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
7 (2.1%)
Asian
6 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)799-8060
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dooley John ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dooley John ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	167	50.3%
Male	165	49.7%

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