Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dover Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dover Elementary School's student population of 90 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Work Hard, Be Kind
School Rankings
Dover Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
94%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover Elementary School's ranking?
Dover Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Dover Elementary School often compared to?
Dover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marlboro Elementary School, Twin Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Dover Elementary School?
90 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 Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover Elementary School?
Dover Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dover Elementary School offer ?
Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dover Elementary School part of?
Dover Elementary School is part of River Valleys Unified School District #73.
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