DOVER-EYOTA ELEMENTARY

www.desch.org/

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dover-Eyota Elementary, located in Eyota, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dover-Eyota Public School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a community-focused approach, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by building a strong literacy and mathematical foundation while encouraging curiosity and collaboration among its diverse student body.

The school’s website highlights its dedication to maintaining strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Eyota community. As part of a smaller school district, Dover-Eyota Elementary emphasizes a personalized educational experience, utilizing modern teaching practices and resources to meet individual student needs. With a mission rooted in excellence and integrity, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential, both inside and outside the classroom.

492

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOVER-EYOTA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	18
Black	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
456 (92.7 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.7 %)
Two or More
13 (2.6 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)545-2632
Website:	http://www.desch.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 77