Serving 688 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dorothy Nolan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School's student population of 688 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1266 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
89%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1266 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Nolan Elementary School?
688 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 13:1, 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 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!
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