West Dover Elementary School

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399 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Dover Elementary School, located at 50 Blue Jay Drive in Toms River, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Toms River Regional School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic curriculum, West Dover Elementary actively encourages community and parental involvement to enrich the student experience. The school frequently hosts programs and initiatives designed to promote a sense of school spirit and collaboration among staff, families, and the student body. With a mission centered on creating a safe, nurturing space, the school provides various resources and activities that help students build character, develop confidence, and establish a strong connection to their local community.

399

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Dover Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	85
Black	23
Asian	25
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
245 (61.4 %)
Hispanic
85 (21.3 %)
Asian
25 (6.3 %)
Black
23 (5.8 %)
Two or More
20 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Toms River Regional School District
Phone:	(732)505-5920
Website:	http://www.trschools.com/westdover/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 64

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 58

Ungraded 25