DOROTHY NOLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.saratogaschools.org

616 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, located at 221 Jones Road in Saratoga Springs, New York, is a key component of the Saratoga Springs City School District. Serving students in the northern portion of the district, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged learners, focusing on both core academic achievement and the development of essential social-emotional skills.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Dorothy Nolan is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school typically features a variety of extracurricular programs, enrichment opportunities, and active PTA initiatives that encourage students to explore their interests and engage with their peers. As part of the wider Saratoga Springs school system, the institution is committed to preparing students for future academic success by maintaining high standards and utilizing the resources provided by the district.

616

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOROTHY NOLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	545
Hispanic	20
Black	5
Asian	13
Two or More	33

White
545 (88.5%)
Two or More
33 (5.4%)
Hispanic
20 (3.2%)
Asian
13 (2.1%)
Black
5 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SD
Phone:	(518)584-7383
Website:	http://www.saratogaschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 108