Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-4, East Dover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Dover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
East Dover Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Dover Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Dover Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
49%
31%
White
16%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Dover Elementary School's ranking?
East Dover Elementary School is ranked #173 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are East Dover Elementary School often compared to?
East Dover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend East Dover Elementary School?
330 students attend East Dover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of East Dover Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Dover Elementary School?
East Dover Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Dover Elementary School offer ?
East Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is East Dover Elementary School part of?
East Dover Elementary School is part of Capital School District.
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