About This School
Public School | Grades K-4 | Capital
North Dover Elementary School is located in Dover, DE and is one of 9 elementary schools in Capital School District. It is a public school that serves 410 students in grades K-4.
North Dover Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See North Dover Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, North Dover Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about North Dover Elementary School's students and teachers. more
North Dover Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See North Dover Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, North Dover Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about North Dover Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Little School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Fairview Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Kent Christian Academy 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Academy of Dover Charter School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Faith Elementary and Middle School 1.3 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 410
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, North Dover Elementary School had 57% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Delaware had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
51%
White
32%
Hispanic
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Two or More Races
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Capital District Spending
$12,197Per Pupil
The Capital spends $12,197 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Capital District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, North Dover Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the DSTP
What is it?
The Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading and math grades 2 through 10, in grades 3 through 10 in writing, and in grades 4, 6, 8, and 11 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students in grades 3-11 are scored at five levels: distinguished, exceeds the standard, meets the standard, below the standard and well below the standard. The goal is for students to score at or above meet or exceed the standard level.
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5 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Delaware, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2009 Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) Results for all subjects tested.
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