Very Good
#279 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 27% in state
Dover Elementary School
Elementary School · Dover School District · Dover, AR
An elementary school in Dover, AR where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 325, Dover, AR 72837
- Math 53% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dover Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dover Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,252/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dover), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,250
Median home value
$124,500
Median rent
$847/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dover School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,773NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dover Elementary School is listed in DOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dover Elementary School
Dover Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dover, AR, part of Dover School District, serving approximately 438 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #279 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dover Elementary School
What grades does Dover Elementary School serve?
Dover Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Dover Elementary School?
Dover Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dover Elementary School rank in AR?
Dover Elementary School ranks #279 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Dover Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dover Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dover Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dover Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dover Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dover Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dover Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dover Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dover Elementary School?
74.0% of students at Dover Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pope County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (479) 331-2702
- Area population (ZIP 72837)
- 8,498
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72837; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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