Dollens Elementary School

903 Hoosier Ave
Oolitic, IN 47451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dollens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dollens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Dollens Elementary School's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
236 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Dollens Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dollens Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1078 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dollens Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dollens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dollens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dollens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dollens Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dollens Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dollens Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
94%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dollens Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dollens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dollens Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Dollens Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dollens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dollens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #1078 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
236 students attend Dollens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dollens Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dollens Elementary School?
Dollens Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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
What school district is Dollens Elementary School part of?
Dollens Elementary School is part of North Lawrence Com Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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