North Dover Elementary School

Summary:

North Dover Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 665 students in grades PK-6 in Dover, New Jersey, which is part of the Dover Public School District. Unfortunately, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Jersey elementary schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing well below the state average.

North Dover Elementary School's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was just 28.6% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 43.6%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.6% to 18.1% over the past few years, which is notably higher than the state average. Additionally, a large proportion of the school's students, ranging from 62.26% to 76.77%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high concentration of students from low-income families.

Interestingly, the nearby schools within the Dover Public School District, such as East Dover Elementary School and Academy Street Elementary School, also perform poorly on academic measures and have similar low rankings compared to the state. This suggests that there may be systemic challenges within the district that are impacting student outcomes. In contrast, some nearby schools in other districts, such as Lincoln Elementary School, Fernbrook School, and Catherine A. Dwyer Elementary School, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance and rankings, highlighting the disparities in educational quality and resources between districts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 51 Highland Avenue
       Dover, NJ  07801


(973) 989-2020

District: Dover Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1082nd of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,024 Help


Students who attend North Dover Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dover Middle School
High:    Dover High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  665

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.5%
African American:
3.8%
White:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.3% Help


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Compare Details North Dover Elementary School ranks worse than 80.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Dover Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details North Dover Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Dover Public School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.5%), African American (3.8%), White (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dover Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Dover Elementary School is 11.9, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Dover Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Dover Elementary School is $5,024, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Dover Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Dover Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Dover Elementary School 1082nd of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See North Dover Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Dover Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover Public School District 519th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Dover Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Dover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 34.73 878th 1204 27.1%
2004 57.91 688th 1298 47.0%
2005 29.67 1039th 1303 20.3%
2006 25.45 1093rd 1314 16.8%
2007 26.46 1097th 1329 17.5%
2008 25.26 1115th 1338 16.7%
2009 53.01 766th 1346 43.1%
2010 60.28 657th 1354 51.5%
2011 63.20 627th 1360 53.9%
2012 75.39 350th 1363 74.3%
2013 70.78 476th 1367 65.2%
2014 61.81 627th 1363 54.0%
2015 54.04 654th 1357 51.8%
2016 50.24 723rd 1346 46.3%
2017 47.98 746th 1352 44.8%
2018 49.77 713th 1353 47.3%
2019 49.85 733rd 1360 46.1%
2021 23.03 967th 1317 26.6%
2022 25.74 995th 1345 26.0%
2023 21.12 1073rd 1342 20.0%
2024 19.59 1082nd 1338 19.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Dover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.27 297th 434 31.6%
2019 27.00 342nd 463 26.1%
2021 18.80 383rd 411 6.8%
2022 27.69 359th 489 26.6%
2023 25.50 396th 499 20.6%
2024 21.41 484th 559 13.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Dover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.80 548th 868 36.9%
2022 44.93 439th 949 53.7%
2024 61.06 295th 989 70.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Dover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.47 146th 942 84.5%
2019 79.37 102nd 948 89.2%
2021 40.74 478th 839 43.0%
2022 53.57 329th 863 61.9%
2023 40.18 513th 910 43.6%
2024 37.21 581st 939 38.1%
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Rank History for Female students at North Dover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.32 865th 1333 35.1%
2019 48.69 721st 1331 45.8%
2021 21.19 1018th 1290 21.1%
2022 25.74 969th 1326 26.9%
2023 21.74 1026th 1318 22.2%
2024 21.44 1011th 1317 23.2%
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Rank History for Male students at North Dover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.89 565th 1334 57.6%
2019 51.38 674th 1335 49.5%
2021 27.68 881st 1297 32.1%
2022 27.87 940th 1324 29.0%
2023 22.63 1011th 1315 23.1%
2024 19.30 1044th 1313 20.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Dover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.48 198th 870 77.2%
2019 72.36 192nd 899 78.6%
2021 47.43 404th 896 54.9%
2022 44.40 481st 953 49.5%
2023 35.04 628th 982 36.0%
2024 32.32 670th 989 32.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for North Dover Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 131 21 7 125 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1989 128 19 13 118 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1990 148 20 12 112 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1991 143 23 8 110 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1992 142 25 9 110 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1993 135 18 16 122 1 n/a n/a 0 292
1994 134 24 24 137 1 n/a n/a 0 320
1995 126 40 19 147 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1996 126 40 19 147 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1998 198 47 18 190 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1999 144 70 15 247 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2000 117 75 26 366 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2001 108 84 29 474 2 n/a n/a 0 697
2002 74 64 22 555 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2003 74 64 22 555 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2004 77 64 14 599 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2005 70 53 16 632 0 n/a n/a 0 771
2006 69 56 19 671 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2007 40 44 11 435 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2008 38 32 12 485 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2009 40 39 15 484 0 0 0 0 578
2010 47 28 21 485 0 0 0 0 581
2011 49 38 15 573 0 0 0 0 675
2012 47 45 21 596 0 1 0 0 710
2013 52 48 20 588 0 0 0 0 708
2014 39 49 24 630 0 0 0 0 742
2015 33 38 19 660 0 0 0 0 750
2016 34 35 20 648 0 0 0 0 737
2017 31 25 23 584 0 0 0 0 663
2018 23 19 17 625 0 0 2 0 686
2019 22 19 13 618 0 0 1 0 673
2020 22 21 10 642 0 0 1 0 696
2021 20 20 5 590 1 0 1 0 637
2022 21 25 6 603 1 0 2 0 658
2023 17 25 6 615 0 0 2 0 665

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Dover Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 284 14.0 20.2 n/a
1989 278 14.0 19.8 n/a
1990 292 14.0 20.8 11.3
1991 284 14.0 20.2 15.8
1992 286 14.0 20.4 25.9
1993 292 14.5 20.1 30.8
1994 320 14.5 22.1 28.1
1995 332 17.5 19.0 28
1996 332 17.5 19.0 28
1998 453 17.0 26.6 31.6
1999 476 19.0 25.1 26.1
2000 584 28.0 20.9 47.1
2001 697 28.3 24.6 45.1
2002 715 43.0 16.6 61.3
2003 715 43.0 16.6 61.3
2004 754 46.2 16.3 59.7
2005 771 43.5 17.7 n/a
2006 815 49.5 16.5 65.8
2007 530 36.0 14.7 66.2
2008 567 29.0 19.6 63.7
2009 578 44.2 11.2 65.6
2010 581 36.0 16.1 67.8
2011 675 40.0 16.8 69.2
2012 710 46.0 15.4 71.4
2013 708 46.6 15.1 66.7
2014 742 42.8 17.3 63.9
2015 750 44.0 17.0 78.1
2016 737 44.0 16.7 70.1
2017 663 41.6 15.9 77.5
2018 686 41.1 16.6 74.2
2019 673 39.7 16.9 74
2020 696 43.5 15.9 78.7
2021 637 47.9 13.2 76.8
2022 658 52.8 12.4 65.3
2023 665 55.8 11.9 62.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Dover Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 284 14.0 20.2 n/a
1989 278 14.0 19.8 n/a
1990 292 14.0 20.8 11.3
1991 284 14.0 20.2 15.8
1992 286 14.0 20.4 25.9
1993 292 14.5 20.1 30.8
1994 320 14.5 22.1 28.1
1995 332 17.5 19.0 28
1996 332 17.5 19.0 28
1998 453 17.0 26.6 31.6
1999 476 19.0 25.1 26.1
2000 584 28.0 20.9 47.1
2001 697 28.3 24.6 45.1
2002 715 43.0 16.6 61.3
2003 715 43.0 16.6 61.3
2004 754 46.2 16.3 59.7
2005 771 43.5 17.7 n/a
2006 815 49.5 16.5 65.8
2007 530 36.0 14.7 66.2
2008 567 29.0 19.6 63.7
2009 578 44.2 11.2 65.6
2010 581 36.0 16.1 67.8
2011 675 40.0 16.8 69.2
2012 710 46.0 15.4 71.4
2013 708 46.6 15.1 66.7
2014 742 42.8 17.3 63.9
2015 750 44.0 17.0 78.1
2016 737 44.0 16.7 70.1
2017 663 41.6 15.9 77.5
2018 686 41.1 16.6 74.2
2019 673 39.7 16.9 74
2020 696 43.5 15.9 78.7
2021 637 47.9 13.2 76.8
2022 658 52.8 12.4 65.3
2023 665 55.8 11.9 62.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Dover Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $492 (9.8%) $4,532 (90.2%) $5,024

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Dover Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 733rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1073rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 26.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Dover Elementary School)54.226.7
 27.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dover Public School District)41.422.5
 18.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Dover Elementary School)51.817.8
 34%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dover Public School District)55.324.1
 31.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Dover Elementary School)64.536.2
 28.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dover Public School District)62.431.9
 30.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Dover Elementary School)4827.2
 20.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dover Public School District)52.226.4
 25.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Dover Elementary School)50.816.7
 34.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dover Public School District)60.335.1
 25.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Dover Elementary School)42.314.3
 28%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dover Public School District)48.727.1
 21.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Dover Elementary School)55.933.3
 22.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dover Public School District)6642.1
 23.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Dover Elementary School)42.932.2
 10.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dover Public School District)41.430.9
 10.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students673665
 1.2%
African American1925
 31.6%
American Indian00
Asian136
 53.8%
Hispanic618615
 0.5%
Pacific Islander00
White2217
 22.7%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74%62.3%
 11.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Dover Elementary School

North Dover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.1% of New Jersey elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 665 students attended North Dover Elementary School.

Students who attend North Dover Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dover Middle School
High : Dover High School

Students at North Dover Elementary School are 92% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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