SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dover City school district, located in Dover, OH with about 416 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 18 teachers, South Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
South Elementary School, located at 280 E Shafer Ave in Dover, Ohio, serves as a primary educational institution within the Dover City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on fundamental academic development and character growth. As part of a close-knit community, the school emphasizes building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to help children navigate their formative years and prepare for future academic success.
The campus reflects the district’s commitment to providing a safe, engaging, and well-rounded educational experience. By integrating core curriculum requirements with a focus on social-emotional learning, South Elementary aims to develop both the intellectual and personal skills necessary for students to thrive. The school is a staple of the Dover community, consistently working to maintain a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic excellence in its youngest learners.
For more information, contact South Elementary School at (330) 364-7111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dover, OH 44622-2160
(330) 364-7111
SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dover, OH with about 416 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dover City
- Total Students:
- 416
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 416 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.