Below Average
#1558 of 1,823 schools in IN
Dollens Elementary
Elementary School · North Lawrence Com Schools · Oolitic, IN
A North Lawrence Com Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
903 Hoosier Ave, Oolitic, IN 47451
- Math 33% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dollens Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dollens Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low189/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,125
Median home value
$131,300
Median rent
$681/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Needmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 2.9 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| St Vincent De Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Stone City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Lawrence Com Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dollens Elementary is listed in North Lawrence Com Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dollens Elementary
Dollens Elementary is a public elementary school in Oolitic, IN, part of North Lawrence Com Schools, serving approximately 236 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,558 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dollens Elementary
What grades does Dollens Elementary serve?
Dollens Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dollens Elementary?
Dollens Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dollens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dollens Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dollens Elementary rank in IN?
Dollens Elementary ranks #1,558 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Dollens Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dollens Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dollens Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dollens Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dollens Elementary a charter school?
No, Dollens Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dollens Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dollens Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dollens Elementary?
58.5% of students at Dollens Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (812) 275-3885
- Area population (ZIP 47451)
- 1,523
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47451; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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