Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dollens Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dollens Elementary School serves the west part of Oolitic, IN, covering an area of approximately 7.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dollens Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 68% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dollens Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dollens Elementary School is 0.15, which is less 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
#871 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dollens Elementary School's ranking?
Dollens Elementary School is ranked #871 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Dollens Elementary School often compared to?
Dollens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Miami Elementary School, Shawswick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Dollens Elementary School?
217 students attend Dollens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dollens Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dollens Elementary School?
Dollens Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dollens Elementary School offer ?
Dollens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dollens Elementary School part of?
Dollens Elementary School is part of North Lawrence Com Schools.
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