- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, OH
Dover Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dover Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390438900856
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover Avenue Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 392
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Dover, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Dover Avenue Elementary School shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 390438900856 · Dover, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 36.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover High School (823 students)
Dover Avenue Elementary School shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Dover Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover High Sch
Dover High School
823 students
- Dover Middle S
Dover Middle School
616 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
422 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
405 students
- This school
Dover Avenue Elementary School
392 students
What this shows Dover Avenue Elementary School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover Avenue Elementary School compares
Dover Avenue Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$10,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Dover Avenue Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dover City reports $10,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dover Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Dover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| South Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Dover Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Dover
1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Dover Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Dover Avenue Elementary School?
Dover Avenue Elementary School has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, OH. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 31.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dover Avenue Elementary School?
36.5% of students at Dover Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dover Avenue Elementary School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Dover, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Avenue Elementary School?
Dover Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dover Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Dover, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dover on the city page.
What other schools are in Dover City?
Besides Dover Avenue Elementary School, Dover City also operates Dover High School (823 students), Dover Middle School (616 students), and South Elementary School (422 students). See the Dover City district page for the complete list.