- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, PA
Dover Area El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Dover Area El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420768007448
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover Area El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover Area El Sch has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Area El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Dover, PA.
School address
District: Dover Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420768007448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Dover Area El Sch held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 420768007448 · Dover, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 14.8:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover Area Hs (979 students)
Dover Area El Sch held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dover Area El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover Area Hs
Dover Area Hs
979 students
- Dover Area Ms
Dover Area Ms
735 students
- North Salem El 384
North Salem El Sch
384 students
- Leib El Sch 372
Leib El Sch
372 students
- This school 356
Dover Area El Sch
356 students
- Weigelstown El 323
Weigelstown El Sch
323 students
What this shows Dover Area El Sch reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover Area El Sch compares
Dover Area El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 20% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Dover Area El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dover Area Sd reports $17,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dover Area El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dover Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Salem El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leib El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weigelstown El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dover Area El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Dover
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover Area El Sch
How many students attend Dover Area El Sch?
Dover Area El Sch has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, PA. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Area El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Area El Sch is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dover Area El Sch?
46.3% of students at Dover Area El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Area El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Dover Area El Sch is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Dover, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Area El Sch?
Dover Area El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dover Area El Sch rank among elementary schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Area El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Dover, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dover on the city page.
What other schools are in Dover Area Sd?
Besides Dover Area El Sch, Dover Area Sd also operates Dover Area Hs (979 students), Dover Area Ms (735 students), and North Salem El Sch (384 students). See the Dover Area Sd district page for the complete list.