NORTH DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
North Dover Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dover Public School District school district, located in DOVER, NJ with about 686 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 41 teachers, North Dover Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 51 Highland Avenue in Dover, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Dover School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. As part of a diverse suburban district, the school works to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school while addressing the individual needs of its student population.
The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to learning, encouraging active participation from both students and families. Beyond the standard academic requirements, North Dover Elementary typically focuses on character education and creating an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and offering opportunities for extracurricular engagement, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of citizenship in its young students.
For more information, contact North Dover Elementary School at (973) 989-2020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DOVER, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2020
NORTH DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DOVER, NJ with about 686 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dover Public School District
- Total Students:
- 686
- Teachers:
- 41.16
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 686 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 91.1%
- White
- 3.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.