Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Dover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Dover Elementary School's student population of 608 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Dover Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Dover Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1539 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
22%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
68%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Dover Elementary School's ranking?
East Dover Elementary School is ranked #1539 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are East Dover Elementary School often compared to?
East Dover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend East Dover Elementary School?
608 students attend East Dover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of East Dover Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 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 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Dover Elementary School offer ?
East Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is East Dover Elementary School part of?
East Dover Elementary School is part of Toms River Regional School District.
School Reviews
5 7/19/2017
Every teacher my daughter has encountered at EDE has been awesome. They are caring and challenging. Although I haven't had much contact with the administrative team at EDE, the principal certainly seems enthusiastic and positive. But as a teacher myself, I know the teachers are the ones who make the school what it is. I highly recommend EDE to any prospective students!
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