- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dover, AR
Dover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050543000256
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dover, AR.
School address
District: Dover School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050543000256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Dover Elementary School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 050543000256 · Dover, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 15.2:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover High School (375 students)
Dover Elementary School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dover Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dover Elementary School
455 students
- Dover High Sch
Dover High School
375 students
- Dover Middle S
Dover Middle School
375 students
What this shows Dover Elementary School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover Elementary School compares
Dover Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 62% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$11,773
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Dover Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dover School District reports $11,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dover Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dover Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover Elementary School
How many students attend Dover Elementary School?
Dover Elementary School has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dover, AR. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dover Elementary School?
41.8% of students at Dover Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dover Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Dover, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Elementary School?
Dover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dover Elementary School rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dover, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dover School District?
Besides Dover Elementary School, Dover School District also operates Dover High School (375 students) and Dover Middle School (375 students). See the Dover School District district page for the complete list.