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Dover Elementary School vs. Hector Elementary School

Should you attend Dover Elementary School or Hector Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dover Elementary School
75 Pine Hill Rd
Dover, AR 72837
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Hector Elementary School
104 Sycamore St
Hector, AR 72843
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Hector Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Dover Elementary School has a math proficiency rate of 55–59%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Dover School District average of 44%.
Reading proficiency is 45–49%, which is higher than the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 51%.
Science proficiency at Dover Elementary is 55–59%, placing it in the top 5% statewide and higher than the state average of 36% and district average of 48%.
The overall school ranking has declined from #1 in 2012 to #166 in 2023 among Arkansas public schools.
Enrollment decreased from 731 students in 2013 to 438 students currently, with minority enrollment steady at around 9% and 47% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating socioeconomic stability.
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hector Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-6
Total Students
438 students
360 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dover Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hector Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dover Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hector Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dover Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hector Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dover Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dover School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hector Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hector School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#166 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
#454 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dover Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hector Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in AR)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dover Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dover School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hector Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hector School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dover Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dover School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hector Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hector School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dover Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dover School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hector Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hector School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dover Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hector Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
85
43
Grade 1 Students
75
36
Grade 2 Students
99
46
Grade 3 Students
83
47
Grade 4 Students
93
54
Grade 5 Students
-
67
Grade 6 Students
-
47
Ungraded Students
3
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dover School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hector Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hector School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dover School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hector Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hector School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dover School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hector Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hector School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dover School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hector Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hector School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dover School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hector Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hector School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dover School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hector Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hector School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dover School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hector Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hector School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dover School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hector Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hector School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
3%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dover School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hector Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hector School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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