Serving 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ann L Dolsen Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ann L. Dolsen Elementary School serves the northeast part of New Hudson, MI, covering an attendance area of approximately 13.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the school's edge, and the furthest point of the zone being 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ann L Dolsen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ann L Dolsen Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
427 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Ann L Dolsen Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ann L Dolsen Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ann L Dolsen Elementary School's ranking?
Ann L Dolsen Elementary School is ranked #689 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ann L Dolsen Elementary School often compared to?
Ann L Dolsen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sharon J Hardy Elementary School, Kent Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Ann L Dolsen Elementary School?
427 students attend Ann L Dolsen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ann L Dolsen Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ann L Dolsen Elementary School?
Ann L Dolsen Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ann L Dolsen Elementary School offer ?
Ann L Dolsen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ann L Dolsen Elementary School part of?
Ann L Dolsen Elementary School is part of South Lyon Community Schools.
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