- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dover, TN
Dover Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dover Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470396001610
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 486
- students enrolled
Dover Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dover, TN.
School address
District: Stewart County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470396001610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Dover Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 470396001610 · Dover, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewart Co High School (583 students)
Dover Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dover Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewart Co Hig
Stewart Co High School
583 students
- This school
Dover Elementary
486 students
- North Stewart
North Stewart Elementary
464 students
- Stewart County
Stewart County Middle School
439 students
What this shows Dover Elementary reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover Elementary compares
Dover Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$11,224
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Dover Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Stewart County reports $11,224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Co High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Stewart Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart County Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover Elementary
How many students attend Dover Elementary?
Dover Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dover, TN. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dover Elementary is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Dover, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Elementary?
Dover Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dover, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Stewart County?
Besides Dover Elementary, Stewart County also operates Stewart Co High School (583 students), North Stewart Elementary (464 students), and Stewart County Middle School (439 students). See the Stewart County district page for the complete list.