- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toms River, NJ
West Dover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Dover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341623004748
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Dover Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Toms River · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West 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, West Dover Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Toms River, NJ.
School address
District: Toms River Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341623004748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
West Dover Elementary School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 341623004748 · Toms River, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 12.5:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Toms River High School North (1,861 students)
West Dover Elementary School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West 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 387
West Dover Elementary School
387 students
What this shows West Dover Elementary School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Dover Elementary School compares
West 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 7% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$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
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 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
African American 6.2%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, West Dover Elementary School is more mixed than 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 West Dover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toms River High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toms River High School East | Larger | Lower 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 West 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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Dover Elementary School
How many students attend West Dover Elementary School?
West Dover Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toms River, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Dover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Dover Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Dover Elementary School?
27.6% of students at West 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 West Dover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Dover Elementary School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Toms River, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Dover Elementary School?
West Dover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Dover Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Toms River?
By Resource Investment Index, West Dover Elementary School ranks #1 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 West 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.