Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South 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 16% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Dover Elementary School's student population of 610 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South 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 South Dover Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#154 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
57%
31%
White
15%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Dover Elementary School's ranking?
South Dover Elementary School is ranked #154 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are South Dover Elementary School often compared to?
South Dover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Dover Elementary School, Hartly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend South Dover Elementary School?
610 students attend South Dover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of South Dover Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Dover Elementary School?
South Dover Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Dover Elementary School offer ?
South Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is South Dover Elementary School part of?
South Dover Elementary School is part of Capital School District.
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