East Dover Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dover, Delaware 19901 · Capital School District
#105 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware
#41377 of 50,301 nationally
About East Dover Elementary School
East Dover Elementary School is a public elementary located in Dover, in the Capital School District school district of Delaware, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 331 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 105th of 121 ranked elementary schools in Delaware. Its strongest component is students per teacher (38th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 331.
There are 19 schools in Dover; East Dover Elementary School ranks 12th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East Dover Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near East Dover Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Dover Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
577 students · 1.6 km away
Towne Point Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
341 students · 2.8 km away
Campus Community School
Dover · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
409 students · 2.9 km away
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
314 students · 3.0 km away
William Henry Middle School
Dover · Public middle · Grades 5–5
432 students · 3.1 km away
Fairview Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
287 students · 3.3 km away
Academy Of Dover Charter School
Dover · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
443 students · 3.5 km away
Middle School of Excellence
Dover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
608 students · 3.7 km away
Middle School of Innovation
Dover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students · 3.7 km away
W. Reily Brown Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
506 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Delaware with a comparable Enrollment.
North Dover Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
333 students
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–2
340 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Dover Elementary School a good school?
East Dover Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 25.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #105 of 121 in Delaware. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East Dover Elementary School rank in Delaware?
East Dover Elementary School ranks #105 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware and #41377 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Dover Elementary School?
East Dover Elementary School had 331 students in 2025.
Is East Dover Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
East Dover Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East Dover Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East Dover Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.