Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dover Elementary serves the west part of San Pablo, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dover Elementary School's student population of 458 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dover Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9118 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover Elementary School's ranking?
Dover Elementary School is ranked #9118 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dover Elementary School often compared to?
Dover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward M. Downer Elementary School, Bayview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dover Elementary School?
458 students attend Dover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dover Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dover Elementary School?
Dover Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dover Elementary School offer ?
Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dover Elementary School part of?
Dover Elementary School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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