East Dover Elementary School

300 EAST MCFARLAN STREET
DOVER, NJ 07801

(973)989-2055

411 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

East Dover Elementary School, located at 302 East McFarlan Street in Dover, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dover School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a diverse student body. By emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while encouraging students to become active, responsible members of their local community.

Beyond its academic curriculum, East Dover Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates the cultural diversity of the Dover area. The school typically engages families and the broader community through various programs and events designed to bridge the gap between home and classroom learning. With a commitment to equity and student achievement, the staff at East Dover works to provide the resources and guidance necessary to help each child reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing environment.

411

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Dover Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	378
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
378 (92.0 %)
Black
19 (4.6 %)
White
12 (2.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
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 Public School District
Phone:	(973)989-2055
Website:	http://dover-nj.org/ede/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 70

Ungraded 13