- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Pablo, CA
Dover Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dover Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063255005020
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in San Pablo · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in San Pablo, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255005020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Dover Elementary shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 063255005020 · San Pablo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 19.1:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
Dover Elementary shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dover Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- This school 458
Dover Elementary
458 students
What this shows Dover Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover Elementary compares
Dover Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.5%
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
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
Asian 4.6%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
White 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Dover Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dover Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dover Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in San Pablo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Caliber: Beta Academy
Standard public school
971 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Montalvin Manor Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Edward M. Downer Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Lake Elementary
Standard public school
350 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Bayview Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Tara Hills Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover Elementary
How many students attend Dover Elementary?
Dover Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Pablo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dover Elementary?
52.5% of students at Dover Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dover Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in San Pablo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Elementary?
Dover Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Pablo?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in San Pablo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Pablo on the city page.
What other schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides Dover Elementary, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and Pinole Valley High (1,245 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.