- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toms River, 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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341623004732
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Dover Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Toms River · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- 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 #4 of 6 elementary schools in Toms River, NJ.
School address
District: Toms River Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341623004732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
East Dover Elementary School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 341623004732 · Toms River, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 11:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Toms River High School North (1,861 students)
East Dover Elementary School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 49.9 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
- Toms River Hig
Toms River High School North
1,861 students
- Toms River Hig
Toms River High School South
1,463 students
- Toms River Hig
Toms River High School East
1,377 students
- Toms River Int
Toms River Intermediate School East
1,271 students
- Toms River Int
Toms River Intermediate School South
1,044 students
- This school 584
East Dover Elementary School
584 students
What this shows East Dover Elementary School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Dover Elementary School compares
East Dover Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 9% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$20,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, East Dover Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toms River Regional School District reports $20,919 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toms River High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toms River High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toms River Intermediate School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toms River Intermediate School South | Larger | 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
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Dover Elementary School
How many students attend East Dover Elementary School?
East Dover Elementary School has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toms River, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Dover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Dover Elementary School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 East Dover Elementary School?
27.0% 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 White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Toms River, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Dover Elementary School?
East Dover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 elementary schools in Toms River?
By Resource Investment Index, East Dover Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Toms River, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Toms River on the city page.
What other schools are in Toms River Regional School District?
Besides East Dover Elementary School, Toms River Regional School District also operates Toms River High School North (1,861 students), Toms River High School South (1,463 students), and Toms River High School East (1,377 students). See the Toms River Regional School District district page for the complete list.