- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
East Dover Elementary School grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 340393004216 · Dover, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 12.5:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover High School (1,167 students)
East Dover Elementary School grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
East Dover Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover High Sch
Dover High School
1,167 students
- North Dover El
North Dover Elementary School
640 students
- Academy Street
Academy Street Elementary School
509 students
- Dover Middle S
Dover Middle School
481 students
- This school 411
East Dover Elementary School
411 students
What this shows East Dover Elementary School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Dover Elementary School compares
East Dover Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Dover Public School District reports $22,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~411 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), up 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.