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 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 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
: 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
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 0.22, 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.
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?
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorothy Nolan Elementary School part of?
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!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - strawberrymilkshake
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 638 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
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
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