- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dover, NJ
North Dover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Dover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340393004220
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Dover Elementary School earns 48/100 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.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North 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, North Dover Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Dover, NJ.
School address
District: Dover Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340393004220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
North Dover Elementary School shrank from 665 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 55.9 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 340393004220 · Dover, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 11.6:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover High School (1,167 students)
North Dover Elementary School shrank from 665 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 55.9 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
North 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
- This school
North Dover Elementary School
640 students
- Academy Street
Academy Street Elementary School
509 students
- Dover Middle S
Dover Middle School
481 students
- East Dover Ele 411
East Dover Elementary School
411 students
What this shows North Dover Elementary School reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Dover Elementary School compares
North Dover Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▲ 67% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.4%
African American 2.2%
White 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, North 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 North Dover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 |
| East Dover Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Dover Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Dover Elementary School
How many students attend North Dover Elementary School?
North Dover Elementary School has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dover, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Dover Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 North Dover Elementary School?
49.5% of students at North 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 North Dover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Dover Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment, in Dover, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Dover Elementary School?
North Dover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 North Dover Elementary School rank among schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, North Dover Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 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 schools in Dover on the city page.
What other schools are in Dover Public School District?
Besides North Dover Elementary School, Dover Public School District also operates Dover High School (1,167 students), Academy Street Elementary School (509 students), and Dover Middle School (481 students). See the Dover Public School District district page for the complete list.