- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westlake, OH
Dover Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Dover Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390450601976
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover Intermediate School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Westlake · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Intermediate School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Westlake, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Dover Intermediate School held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390450601976 · Westlake, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 14.3:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake Elementary School (1,215 students)
Dover Intermediate School held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Dover Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake Eleme
Westlake Elementary School
1,215 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
989 students
- Lee Burneson M
Lee Burneson Middle School
501 students
- This school 471
Dover Intermediate School
471 students
What this shows Dover Intermediate School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover Intermediate School compares
Dover Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 60% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$18,074
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Dover Intermediate School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westlake City reports $18,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dover Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee Burneson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dover Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Westlake
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover Intermediate School
How many students attend Dover Intermediate School?
Dover Intermediate School has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westlake, OH. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Intermediate School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% 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 Intermediate School?
12.7% of students at Dover Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Dover Intermediate School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Westlake, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Intermediate School?
Dover Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Westlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Intermediate School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Westlake, 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 Westlake on the city page.
What other schools are in Westlake City?
Besides Dover Intermediate School, Westlake City also operates Westlake Elementary School (1,215 students), Westlake High School (989 students), and Lee Burneson Middle School (501 students). See the Westlake City district page for the complete list.