DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dover Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Contra Costa Unified school district, located in San Pablo, CA with about 681 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Dover Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dover Elementary School is a public elementary school located in San Pablo, California, serving students in grades PK through 6. As part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District, the school is situated in a diverse urban community and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The campus focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes foundational academic skills in core subjects like literacy and mathematics, while also integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its student body.

Beyond the standard classroom instruction, Dover Elementary is known for its efforts to engage families and the surrounding neighborhood through various school programs and community-centered events. The school actively works to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential in a safe and structured setting. By prioritizing staff collaboration and student achievement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school grades.

For more information, contact Dover Elementary at (510) 231-1420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.