North Dover Elementary School

1759 New Hampshire Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Dover Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Dover Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
414 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

North Dover Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#933 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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28%
26%
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50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
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Hispanic
24%
32%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
56%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of North Dover Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Dover Elementary School's ranking?
North Dover Elementary School is ranked #933 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are North Dover Elementary School often compared to?
North Dover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph A. Citta Elementary School, Silver Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend North Dover Elementary School?
414 students attend North Dover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of North Dover Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Dover Elementary School?
North Dover Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Dover Elementary School offer ?
North Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Dover Elementary School part of?
North Dover Elementary School is part of Toms River Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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