- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dover, AR
Dover High School
Federal NCES profile for Dover High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050543000257
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dover, AR.
School address
District: Dover School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050543000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Dover High School grew from 380 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 70.7 → 76.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 050543000257 · Dover, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 5.4:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover Elementary School (455 students)
Dover High School grew from 380 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 70.7 → 76.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dover High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover Elementa
Dover Elementary School
455 students
- This school
Dover High School
375 students
- Dover Middle S
Dover Middle School
375 students
What this shows Dover High School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover High School compares
Dover High School is a growing 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 | 5.4:1 | ▼ 60% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 45% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 5% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.0%
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Dover High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dover Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dover High 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 high 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover High School
How many students attend Dover High School?
Dover High School has 375 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dover, AR. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover High School is 5.4:1, which is 60% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 66% lower 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 High School?
32.6% of students at Dover High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover High School?
The largest demographic group at Dover High School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Dover, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover High School?
Dover High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover High School ranks #1 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 High School, Dover School District also operates Dover Elementary School (455 students) and Dover Middle School (375 students). See the Dover School District district page for the complete list.