- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, AR
Dover Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dover Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050543000439
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 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 Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dover, AR.
School address
District: Dover School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050543000439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Dover Middle School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 050543000439 · Dover, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 11.7:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover Elementary School (455 students)
Dover Middle School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dover Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover Elementa
Dover Elementary School
455 students
- This school
Dover Middle School
375 students
- Dover High Sch
Dover High School
375 students
What this shows Dover Middle School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover Middle School compares
Dover Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 32% | 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
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% 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
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.3%
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
82
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Dover Middle 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 Middle 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 High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dover Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover Middle School
How many students attend Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, AR. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Middle School?
40.4% of students at Dover Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dover Middle School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Dover, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Dover School District also operates Dover Elementary School (455 students) and Dover High School (375 students). See the Dover School District district page for the complete list.