East Dover Elementary School

852 South Little Creek Road
Dover, DE 19901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-4, East Dover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in DE
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

East Dover Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
349 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

East Dover Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Dover Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#173 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Dover Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of East Dover Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in East Dover Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Dover Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
51%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Dover Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
21%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East Dover Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Dover Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of East Dover Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Dover Elementary School's ranking?
East Dover Elementary School is ranked #173 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are East Dover Elementary School often compared to?
East Dover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend East Dover Elementary School?
349 students attend East Dover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of East Dover Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Dover Elementary School?
East Dover Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Dover Elementary School offer ?
East Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is East Dover Elementary School part of?
East Dover Elementary School is part of Capital School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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