EAST DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

East 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 361 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 27 teachers, East Dover Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

East Dover Elementary School is a public school located in Dover, Delaware, serving students within the Capital School District. As part of a district committed to academic excellence, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The campus is located on South Little Creek Road and serves as a central hub for families in the local community, emphasizing the development of foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

The school strives to foster an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in active learning. By utilizing the resources of the Capital School District, East Dover Elementary works to balance rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities that help cultivate a well-rounded student body. For parents and community members, the school’s website serves as a primary resource for staying updated on academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing school events that support the partnership between home and the classroom.

For more information, contact East Dover Elementary School at (302) 672-1655 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

852 South Little Creek Road
Dover, DE 19901-4797
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EAST DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dover, DE with about 361 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
361
Teachers:
27
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 361 students

Black or African American
46.0%
White
26.9%
Hispanic/Latino
18.6%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
38.5%
Male
61.5%

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.