Dover Elementary School

9 Schoolhouse Road
East Dover, VT 05341
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Top 20%
Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dover Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in VT
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

School Overview

Dover Elementary School's student population of 90 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Dover Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
#40 out of 283 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dover Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dover Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dover Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
88%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dover Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Vermont.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Dover Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dover Elementary School's ranking?
Dover Elementary School is ranked #40 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Dover Elementary School often compared to?
Dover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Valley Elementary School, Marlboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Dover Elementary School?
90 students attend Dover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dover Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover Elementary School?
Dover Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dover Elementary School offer ?
Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover Elementary School part of?
Dover Elementary School is part of River Valleys Unified School District #73.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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