North Dover Elementary School

(973)989-2020

665 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

665

Total Students

55.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Dover Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	615
Black	25
Asian	6
Two or More	2

Hispanic
615 (92.5 %)
Black
25 (3.8 %)
White
17 (2.6 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)

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)989-2020
Website:	http://nde.dover-nj.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 27

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 83

Ungraded 19