DOLLENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dollens Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Lawrence Com Schools school district, located in Oolitic, IN with about 227 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Dollens Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dollens Elementary School, located in the small town of Oolitic, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the North Lawrence Community Schools corporation. As a community-focused elementary school, it provides educational programming for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where educators work to support the developmental and academic growth of children in the local area.

Beyond the classroom, Dollens Elementary aims to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Being part of the Oolitic community, the school often serves as a central hub for families, maintaining a commitment to preparing students for their future transitions to middle school. Through its integration with the larger North Lawrence district, the school benefits from shared resources and standardized educational goals while maintaining the unique, small-town character that defines its identity.

For more information, contact Dollens Elementary School at (812) 275-3885 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.