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#1895 of 2,466 schools in NJ
East Dover Elementary School
Elementary School · Dover Public School District · Dover, NJ
An elementary school in Dover, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
300 EAST MCFARLAN STREET, Dover, NJ 07801
- Math 29% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Dover Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East 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. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,098/100K
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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
$78,053
Median home value
$369,400
Median rent
$1,747/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| North Dover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Academy Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Dennis B O'brien Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 295 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dover Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Dover Elementary School is listed in Dover Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Dover Elementary School
East Dover Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dover, NJ, part of Dover Public School District, serving approximately 443 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,895 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Dover Elementary School
What grades does East Dover Elementary School serve?
East Dover Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend East Dover Elementary School?
East Dover Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Dover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Dover Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Dover Elementary School rank in NJ?
East Dover Elementary School ranks #1,895 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is East Dover Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Dover Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 East Dover Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Dover Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Dover Elementary School a charter school?
No, East Dover Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Dover Elementary School a Title I school?
No, East Dover Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Dover Elementary School?
64.6% of students at East 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (973) 989-2055
- Area population (ZIP 07801)
- 26,725
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07801; 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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