Enrollment
471
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dover Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dover Intermediate School
Dover Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Westlake, Ohio, enrolling 471 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 556 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Westlake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Westlake Academy (49 students): Dover Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 49:1).
Westlake City also operates Westlake Elementary School (1,215 students) and Westlake High School (989 students) alongside Dover Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dover Intermediate School compares
Dover Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,928
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westlake City, which includes Dover Intermediate School.
$16,928
Per student
+16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.4%
State 12.2%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dover Intermediate School a good school?
Dover Intermediate School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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