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Dover Elementary School

75 Pine Hill Rd
Dover, AR 72837

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Dover Elementary School serves 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Dover Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Dover Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Total Students

470 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Dover Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Dover Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Dover Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Dover Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#113 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Dover Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

36%

This chart display 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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

37%

This chart display 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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dover Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

n/a

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Dover Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

White

94%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Dover Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.12

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Dover Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

58%

This chart display 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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

24%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Dover School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dover Elementary School's ranking?

Dover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Dover Elementary School often compared to?

Dover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pottsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Dover Elementary School?

470 students attend Dover Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Dover Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover Elementary School?

Dover Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Dover Elementary School offer ?

Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Dover Elementary School part of?

Dover Elementary School is part of Dover School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education