Enrollment
616
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saratoga Springs, NY
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362577003538
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Saratoga Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Nolan Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Saratoga Springs, NY.
School address
District: Saratoga Springs City Sd · New York
NCES ID 362577003538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dorothy Nolan Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Saratoga Springs, New York, enrolling 616 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.1% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 616 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 673 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #264.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Saratoga Springs City Sd spends $19,558 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Saratoga Springs City Sd also operates Saratoga Springs High School (1,847 students) and Maple Avenue Middle School (1,426 students) alongside Dorothy Nolan Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dorothy Nolan Elementary School compares
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saratoga Springs City Sd, which includes Dorothy Nolan Elementary School.
$19,558
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 27.0%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dorothy Nolan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Division Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorothy Nolan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~616 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Nolan Elementary School
How many students attend Dorothy Nolan Elementary School?
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School has 616 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saratoga Springs, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School?
21.1% of students at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy Nolan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Saratoga Springs, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Nolan Elementary School?
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dorothy Nolan Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saratoga Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Nolan Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Saratoga Springs, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saratoga Springs on the city page.
Is Dorothy Nolan Elementary School a good school?
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Saratoga Springs City Sd?
Besides Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, Saratoga Springs City Sd also operates Saratoga Springs High School (1,847 students), Maple Avenue Middle School (1,426 students), and Division Street Elementary School (393 students). See the Saratoga Springs City Sd district page for the complete list.
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