DENNIS B O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rockaway Township School District school district, located in DOVER, NJ with about 336 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 29 teachers, Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Dennis B. O’Brien Elementary School, located on Mineral Spring Drive in Dover, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Dover School District. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education for younger children, typically housing early elementary grade levels. As part of a diverse and tight-knit community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its students as they begin their educational journeys.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering student growth through a structured curriculum and collaborative engagement between staff, students, and families. Like many schools in the Dover district, Dennis B. O’Brien strives to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic development. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character building, the school prepares its students for success as they advance to the upper elementary and middle school levels within the district.

For more information, contact Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School at (973) 361-7330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.