DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in DOVER PLAINS, NY with about 320 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 26 teachers, DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 9 School Street in Dover Plains, New York, serves as a foundational component of the Dover Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic development and social-emotional growth. As a central part of the Dover Plains community, the school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and students to ensure that every child has the resources necessary to succeed in their formative educational years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to align with New York State learning standards, prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. Beyond core academics, Dover Elementary aims to cultivate a positive school culture through character-building initiatives and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student participation and personal development. By leveraging the district’s resources and maintaining a commitment to inclusive education, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the challenges and transitions of middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (845) 877-5730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.