South Dover Elementary School
Tel:
(302)672-1690
- South Dover Elementary School serves 577 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 53% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 55%.
Top Placements
South Dover Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Dover Elementary School's student population of 577 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 577 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Dover Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Dover Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #135 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 17% |
| Black | 63% | 30% |
| White | 20% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capital School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Dover Elementary School is Delaware Design-lab High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Campus Community School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Academia Antonia Alonso (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wilmington Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School
Grades: K-3 | 415 students
0.7 miles
4403 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302)351-8200 0.7 K-3 415 - Newark Delaware Design-lab High School Charter School
Grades: 9-11 | 272 students
0.7 miles
179 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302)660-1190 0.7 9-11 272 - Dover Early College High School At Delaware State University Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 289 students
0.7 miles
1570 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302)678-3247 0.7 9-12 289 - Clayton First State Military Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-10 | 243 students
0.7 miles
355 West Duck Creek Road, P.o.
Clayton, DE 19938
(302)223-2150 0.7 9-10 243 - Wilmington First State Montessori Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 402 students
0.7 miles
1000 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302)576-1500 0.7 K-5 402
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