Enrollment
509
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dover, NJ
Academy Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Academy Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340393004214
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy Street Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy Street Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy Street Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Dover, NJ.
School address
District: Dover Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340393004214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy Street Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy Street Elementary School
Academy Street Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Dover, New Jersey, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.1:1 is larger than about 86% of New Jersey schools and 19% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 509 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 294 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #209, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Dover Public School District also operates Dover High School (1,167 students) and North Dover Elementary School (640 students) alongside Academy Street 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 Academy Street Elementary School compares
Academy Street Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 100% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 91.9%
White 3.9%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Academy Street Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dover Public School District, which includes Academy Street Elementary School.
$21,538
Per student
-14%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 62.6%
Federal 13.7%
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 Academy Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Dover Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dover Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Dover Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Academy Street Elementary School
How many students attend Academy Street Elementary School?
Academy Street Elementary School has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dover, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy Street Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy Street Elementary School?
59.2% of students at Academy Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Academy Street Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment, in Dover, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy Street Elementary School?
Academy Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy Street Elementary School rank among schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy Street Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Dover, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dover on the city page.
Is Academy Street Elementary School a good school?
Academy Street Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. 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 Dover Public School District?
Besides Academy Street Elementary School, Dover Public School District also operates Dover High School (1,167 students), North Dover Elementary School (640 students), and Dover Middle School (481 students). See the Dover Public School District district page for the complete list.
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