NORTH DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

North Dover Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Capital School District school district, located in Dover, DE with about 382 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 26 teachers, North Dover Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

North Dover Elementary School, located at 855 College Road in Dover, Delaware, is a prominent primary education institution serving the Capital School District. As a community-focused school, it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, North Dover Elementary places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning styles and encourages a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Dover community. For those seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty contacts, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.north.capital.k12.de.us/.

For more information, contact North Dover Elementary School at (302) 672-1980 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

855 College Road
Dover, DE 19904-2234
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NORTH DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dover, DE with about 382 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
382
Teachers:
26
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 382 students

Black or African American
46.1%
White
29.1%
Hispanic/Latino
13.1%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.