South Dover Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Dover, DE Grades KG–04 City: Small Dover, DE SchoolScore™ B (76.9)
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South Dover Elementary School
Dover, DE 19901
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–04 SchoolScore™ B (76.9)
577
Students
30.6
Teachers
18.9:1
Student:Teacher
(302)672-1980
Phone
http://www.south.capital.k12.de.us/
Website

South Dover Elementary School is a public school administered by the Capital School District district in Dover, DELAWARE, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–04.

Key statistics: 577 students enrolled; a 18.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Delaware Elementary School Average
Enrollment
577.0
State avg: 473.0
▲ 22% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.86:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▲ 36% worse
School Details
School Name
South Dover Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
100019000055
State School ID
DE-13-634
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
955 South State Street
City
Dover
State
Delaware
ZIP Code
19901
County
Kent County
Metro Area
Dover, DE
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
1000
State Leg. Upper
10017
State Leg. Lower
10032
Latitude
39.14842
Longitude
-75.51976
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
577
Total Students
👩‍🏫
30.6
Teachers FTE
📐
18.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
30.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)30.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 286 49.6%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Capital School District
LEAID
1000190
State LEA ID
DE-13
Phone
(302)672-1500
Website
http://www.capital.k12.de.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Dover
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$145,972K
Federal Revenue
$25,671K
State Revenue
$85,837K
Local Revenue
$34,464K
Total Expenditure
$182,748K
Instruction Exp.
$78,326K
Support Services
$85,155K
Other Current Exp.
$4,740K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of South Dover Elementary School

1
East Dover Elementary School
Dover · Elementary
1 mi
2
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Dover · Elementary
1.3 mi
3
Kent County Community School
Dover · Other
1.4 mi
4
William Henry Middle School
Dover · Middle
1.4 mi
5
Campus Community School
Dover · Elementary
1.5 mi
6
Kent County Secondary ILC
Dover · Other
1.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South Dover Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend South Dover Elementary School?
577 students are enrolled at South Dover Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does South Dover Elementary School have?
South Dover Elementary School has 30.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1.
What grades does South Dover Elementary School serve?
South Dover Elementary School serves grades KG through 04.
Is South Dover Elementary School a charter school?
South Dover Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is South Dover Elementary School located in?
South Dover Elementary School is located in the Dover, DE metropolitan area.
What school district does South Dover Elementary School belong to?
South Dover Elementary School is part of the Capital School District school district.
How much does Capital School District spend per student?
The Capital School District district spends approximately $316,720,971 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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