- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, OH
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390438900858
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Dover, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
East Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 390438900858 · Dover, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 14.5:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover High School (823 students)
East Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover High Sch
Dover High School
823 students
- Dover Middle S
Dover Middle School
616 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
422 students
- This school
East Elementary School
405 students
- Dover Avenue E
Dover Avenue Elementary School
392 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▲ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Ohio - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 405 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.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, East Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Dover City reports $10,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Dover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| South Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Dover Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Dover
1 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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, OH. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 Elementary School?
38.1% of students at East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Dover, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Dover, OH. 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 City?
Besides East Elementary School, Dover City also operates Dover High School (823 students), Dover Middle School (616 students), and South Elementary School (422 students). See the Dover City district page for the complete list.