Enrollment
411
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, NJ
East Dover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Dover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340393004216
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Dover Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Dover Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Dover Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Dover, NJ.
School address
District: Dover Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340393004216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Dover Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Dover Elementary School
East Dover Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Dover, New Jersey, enrolling 411 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 411 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #138.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Dover Public School District also operates Dover High School (1,167 students) and North Dover Elementary School (640 students) alongside East Dover Elementary 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 East Dover Elementary School compares
East Dover Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 72% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 94.4%
White 2.7%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, East Dover Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dover Public School District, which includes East Dover Elementary School.
$21,538
Per student
-14%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 62.6%
Federal 13.7%
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 East Dover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Dover Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dover Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Dover Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~411 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Dover Elementary School
How many students attend East Dover Elementary School?
East Dover Elementary School has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Dover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Dover Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Dover Elementary School?
50.9% of students at East Dover Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Dover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Dover Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment, in Dover, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Dover Elementary School?
East Dover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 East Dover Elementary School rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, East Dover Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Dover, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dover on the city page.
Is East Dover Elementary School a good school?
East Dover Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey 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 Dover Public School District?
Besides East Dover Elementary School, Dover Public School District also operates Dover High School (1,167 students), North Dover Elementary School (640 students), and Academy Street Elementary School (509 students). See the Dover Public School District district page for the complete list.
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