DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dover Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school with about 91 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 9 teachers, Dover Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 in the rural community of East Dover, Vermont, is a small, public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through the sixth grade. As a vital component of the Windham Central Supervisory Union, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging its intimate size to foster close relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and the local community. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating the unique natural resources of the Vermont landscape into daily learning experiences.

The school is deeply committed to nurturing the social, emotional, and academic growth of each child in a supportive environment. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Dover Elementary promotes active community engagement and environmental stewardship, often utilizing the surrounding woods and local outdoor spaces as an extension of the classroom. By maintaining small class sizes and a collaborative atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while fostering a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of civic responsibility.

For more information, contact Dover Elementary School at (802) 464-5386 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.