- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, DE
South Dover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Dover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100019000055
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Dover Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Delaware schools.
- #12 of 13
- elementary schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 577
- students enrolled
South Dover Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Dover Elementary School ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Dover, DE.
School address
District: Capital School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100019000055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
South Dover Elementary School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 100019000055 · Dover, DE Elementary · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover High School (1,812 students)
South Dover Elementary School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
South Dover Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover High Sch
Dover High School
1,812 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
860 students
- This school 577
South Dover Elementary School
577 students
- William Henry 432
William Henry Middle School
432 students
- Towne Point El 341
Towne Point Elementary School
341 students
- North Dover El 333
North Dover Elementary School
333 students
What this shows South Dover Elementary School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Dover Elementary School compares
South Dover Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Delaware - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$26,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
White 12.0%
Two or More 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, South Dover Elementary School is less mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Capital School District reports $26,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Dover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Henry Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Towne Point Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Dover Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Dover Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Dover
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
W. Reily Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
506 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Academy of Dover Charter School
Standard public school
443 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
William Henry Middle School
Standard public school
432 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Star Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 61.3:1 students per teacher
Campus Community School
Standard public school
409 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Dover Elementary School
How many students attend South Dover Elementary School?
South Dover Elementary School has 577 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, DE. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Dover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Dover Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Dover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Dover Elementary School is African American at 61.2% of enrollment, in Dover, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Dover Elementary School?
South Dover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 South Dover Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, South Dover Elementary School ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Dover, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dover on the city page.
What other schools are in Capital School District?
Besides South Dover Elementary School, Capital School District also operates Dover High School (1,812 students), Central Middle School (860 students), and William Henry Middle School (432 students). See the Capital School District district page for the complete list.