South Dover Elementary School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend South Dover Elementary School?
576 students attend South Dover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of South Dover Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Dover Elementary School?
South Dover Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Dover Elementary School offer ?
South Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is South Dover Elementary School part of?
South Dover Elementary School is part of Capital School District.
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