Dorothy Nolan Elementary School

221 Jones Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 719 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dorothy Nolan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dorothy Nolan Elementary School's student population of 719 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
719 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Dorothy Nolan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1367 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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69%
55%
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68%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dorothy Nolan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
3%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
89%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dorothy Nolan Elementary School's ranking?
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is ranked #1367 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dorothy Nolan Elementary School often compared to?
Dorothy Nolan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caroline Street Elementary School, Greenfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Nolan Elementary School?
719 students attend Dorothy Nolan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dorothy Nolan Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy Nolan Elementary School?
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dorothy Nolan Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorothy Nolan Elementary School part of?
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is part of Saratoga Springs City SD School District.

School Reviews

5   4/16/2020
This is my last year at Dorothy Nolan, and I don't want to leave! The teachers are all very kind and treat every student equally. It's very helpful that there is a school in our teeny little town so that us kids don't have to go to a school 10 miles away! For any parents looking for an awesome school for their kids, here it is! Five stars all the way!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - strawberrymilkshake

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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