Dover Area El Sch

361 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dover Elementary School, located at 109 E Canal St in Dover, Pennsylvania, serves as a primary educational institution within the Dover Area School District. As a key component of the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential learning habits. The facility is situated in the heart of the borough, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing neighborhood-based schooling for its youngest learners.

The school operates with a mission centered on preparing students for their future academic journeys through a structured curriculum and a supportive learning environment. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the wider Dover community, Dover Elementary aims to ensure that each student receives a well-rounded experience. The school typically emphasizes core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—while integrating modern educational strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

361

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dover Area El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	42
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
275 (76.2 %)
Hispanic
42 (11.6 %)
Two or More
29 (8.0 %)
Black
13 (3.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dover Area SD
Phone:	(717)292-8068
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 57

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 66