Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Dover Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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North Dover Elementary School's student population of 394 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
North Dover Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Dover Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#745 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
27%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
51%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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North Dover Elementary School is ranked #745 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are North Dover Elementary School often compared to?
North Dover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph A. Citta Elementary School, Silver Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend North Dover Elementary School?
394 students attend North Dover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of North Dover Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Dover Elementary School?
North Dover Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Dover Elementary School offer ?
North Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Dover Elementary School part of?
North Dover Elementary School is part of Toms River Regional School District.
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