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#1439 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 30% in state

Dorothy Nolan Elementary School

Elementary School · Saratoga Springs City Sd · Saratoga Springs, NY

A Saratoga Springs City Sd elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

221 JONES RD, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+11.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.4 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$20,626
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dorothy Nolan Elementary School 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,906/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saratoga Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$98,374

Median home value

$419,200

Median rent

$1,460/mo

College educated

55%

Homeownership

62.5%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wilton Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–121.8 mi38Compare →
St Clements Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–53.0 mi148Compare →
Caroline Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–53.2 mi366Compare →
Saratoga Independent SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–83.2 mi107Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Saratoga Springs City Sd

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$20,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is listed in SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dorothy Nolan Elementary School

Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saratoga Springs, NY, part of Saratoga Springs City Sd, serving approximately 638 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,439 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dorothy Nolan Elementary School

What grades does Dorothy Nolan Elementary School serve?

Dorothy Nolan Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Dorothy Nolan Elementary School?

Dorothy Nolan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dorothy Nolan Elementary School rank in NY?

Dorothy Nolan Elementary School ranks #1,439 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Dorothy Nolan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dorothy Nolan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Dorothy Nolan Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorothy Nolan Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dorothy Nolan Elementary School a charter school?

No, Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dorothy Nolan Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorothy Nolan Elementary School?

22.1% of students at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
638
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Saratoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
Area population (ZIP 12866)
39,657
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
44.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 12866; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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