North Dover Elementary School

51 Highland Avenue
Dover, NJ 07801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Dover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Dover Elementary School's student population of 612 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers

School Rankings

North Dover Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Dover Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1638 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
23%
38%
33%
49%
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
93%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Dover Elementary School's ranking?
North Dover Elementary School is ranked #1638 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are North Dover Elementary School often compared to?
North Dover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Dover Elementary School, Canfield Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend North Dover Elementary School?
612 students attend North Dover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Dover Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Dover Elementary School?
North Dover Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Dover Elementary School offer ?
North Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Dover Elementary School part of?
North Dover Elementary School is part of Dover Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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