Dover Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dover Plains, New York 12522 · Dover Union Free School District
#1560 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#28237 of 50,301 nationally
About Dover Elementary School
Dover Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dover Plains, in the Dover Union Free School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 305 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1560th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 305.
There are 3 schools in Dover Plains; Dover Elementary School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
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 Dover Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dover Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dover High School
Dover Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
462 students · 5.9 km away
Dover Middle School
Dover Plains · Public middle · Grades 6–8
295 students · 5.9 km away
Kent Center School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
180 students · 8.3 km away
Millbrook Middle School
Millbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
168 students · 10 km away
Wingdale Elementary School
Wingdale · Public elementary · Grades K–2
255 students · 10 km away
Millbrook High School
Millbrook · Public high · Grades 9–12
252 students · 10 km away
Alden Place Elementary School
Millbrook · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
157 students · 10 km away
Elm Drive Elementary School
Millbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
167 students · 11 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dover Elementary School a good school?
Dover Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 45.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1560 of 2,536 in New York. 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 Dover Elementary School rank in New York?
Dover Elementary School ranks #1560 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #28237 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dover Elementary School?
Dover Elementary School had 305 students in 2025.
Is Dover Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dover Elementary School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dover Elementary School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Dover Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.