Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 69% (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 638 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Rankings
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#1218 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
88%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 #1218 out of 4,346 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
638 students attend Dorothy Nolan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dorothy Nolan Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 12:1, 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 Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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