Enrollment
392
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+16% vs state
What stands out at Dover Avenue Elementary School
Dover Avenue Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dover, Ohio, enrolling 392 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 674 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #184.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 784 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Dover City spends $10,701 per pupil, 27% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Dover's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Elementary School (405 students): Dover Avenue Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Dover City also operates Dover High School (823 students) and Dover Middle School (616 students) alongside Dover Avenue 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 Dover Avenue Elementary School compares
Dover Avenue Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,701
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dover City, which includes Dover Avenue Elementary School.
$10,701
Per student
-27%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 35.5%
Federal 13.0%
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 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
- 823
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dover Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Dover Avenue Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
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