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Dorothy Nolan Elementary School vs. Ballard Elementary School

Should you attend Dorothy Nolan Elementary School or Ballard Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dorothy Nolan Elementary School
221 Jones Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Ballard Elementary School
300 Ballard Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
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 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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).
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ballard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
638 students
317 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ballard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ballard Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ballard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saratoga Springs City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ballard Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Glens Falls Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1218 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#2894 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ballard Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 30% in NY)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saratoga Springs City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Glens Falls Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saratoga Springs City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Glens Falls Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saratoga Springs City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Glens Falls Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dorothy Nolan Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ballard Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
85
38
Grade 1 Students
113
50
Grade 2 Students
107
62
Grade 3 Students
110
38
Grade 4 Students
113
51
Grade 5 Students
110
59
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saratoga Springs City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ballard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Glens Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saratoga Springs City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ballard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Glens Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saratoga Springs City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ballard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Glens Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% White
88%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saratoga Springs City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ballard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Glens Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saratoga Springs City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ballard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Glens Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saratoga Springs City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ballard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Glens Falls Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saratoga Springs City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ballard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Glens Falls Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saratoga Springs City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ballard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Glens Falls Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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