- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, NH
Dover Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dover Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330264000089
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Dover, NH.
School address
District: Dover School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330264000089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Dover Middle School held near 972 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 330264000089 · Dover, NH Elementary · MID · TRAD
941 enr · 12.7:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover Senior High School (1,371 students)
Dover Middle School held near 972 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Dover Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover Senior H
Dover Senior High School
1,371 students
- This school
Dover Middle School
941 students
- Woodman Park S 421
Woodman Park School
421 students
- Frances G. Hop 412
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street
412 students
- Garrison Schoo 353
Garrison School
353 students
What this shows Dover Middle School reports 941 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 New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▲ 13% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 941 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
941
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$19,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Dover Middle School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Dover School District reports $19,118 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 Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodman Park School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garrison School | Smaller | Lower 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
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Dover
2 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 (~941 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover Middle School
How many students attend Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has 941 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, NH. CCD year-over-year: 1,018 (2022-23) → 972 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 12% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dover Middle School?
24.3% of students at Dover Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dover Middle School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Dover, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 elementary schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Dover, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dover on the city page.
What other schools are in Dover School District?
Besides Dover Middle School, Dover School District also operates Dover Senior High School (1,371 students), Woodman Park School (421 students), and Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street (412 students). See the Dover School District district page for the complete list.