Enrollment
384
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toms River, 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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341623004736
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Dover Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Toms River · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 25.6%
- 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 #2 of 6 elementary schools in Toms River, NJ.
School address
District: Toms River Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341623004736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Dover Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Dover Elementary School
North Dover Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Toms River, New Jersey, enrolling 384 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.6% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 498 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #179.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Toms River Regional School District spends $19,646 per pupil, 21% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Toms River Regional School District also operates Toms River High School North (1,861 students) and Toms River High School South (1,463 students) alongside North 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 North Dover Elementary School compares
North 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 14% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$19,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 1 expulsion.
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
White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Asian 9.6%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, North Dover Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toms River Regional School District, which includes North Dover Elementary School.
$19,646
Per student
-21%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 36.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 North 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 | Similar 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 North Dover Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
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 (~384 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Dover Elementary School
How many students attend North Dover Elementary School?
North Dover Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toms River, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Dover Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Dover Elementary School?
25.6% 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 White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Toms River, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Dover Elementary School?
North Dover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Dover Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Toms River?
By Resource Investment Index, North Dover Elementary School ranks #2 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.
Is North Dover Elementary School a good school?
North Dover Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Toms River Regional School District?
Besides North 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.
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