Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dover-eyota Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dover-Eyota Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Eyota, MN, covering approximately 102.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone situated about 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dover-eyota Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dover-eyota Elementary School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dover-eyota Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover-eyota Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover-eyota Elementary School's ranking?
Dover-eyota Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Dover-eyota Elementary School often compared to?
Dover-eyota Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Folwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Dover-eyota Elementary School?
509 students attend Dover-eyota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dover-eyota Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dover-eyota Elementary School?
Dover-eyota Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dover-eyota Elementary School offer ?
Dover-eyota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover-eyota Elementary School part of?
Dover-eyota Elementary School is part of Dover-Eyota Public School District.
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