South Dover Elementary School

South Dover Elementary School has 610 students in grades K-4.

South Dover Elementary School is part of the Capital School District.

Students are encouraged to unlock their potential at South Dover Elementary School.

Kids can enjoy a large playground for recess at South Dover Elementary School.

South Dover Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-4

955 S State St, Dover, DE

Capital School District

577 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Sheehan

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1

Math Proficiency
18%

Reading Proficiency
21%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

21%

Math Proficiency

18%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 19:1 Teachers 31	Full Time Teachers 31
Teachers in First or Second Year 16.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

576:1

Student Diversity

Male 53%	Female 47.2%
Black 61.2%	Hispanic 16.8%
White 12.3%	Two or more races 8.1%
Asian <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 parent

6/12/2018

8 out of 10. The school for immersion program really stepped it up for extra learning tools for kids and made sure they were being respectful. Though a few bad eggs were in my kids class the teachers did their best to address and redirect and educate issue. It showed thenteachers cared.

1.0 other

6/28/2017

The building itself looks decent. Then you walk in and see how chaotic the environment is. Staff is very disorganized, children have been left unattended in the gym after dismissal numerous times, misinformation given on a regular basis. The foreign language programs appear to be nothing short of a...

5.0 parent

9/8/2015

I have had children enrolled at South Dover for four years. I've observed a high morale among teachers and staff, and sense that the students are the priority. Initially I was concerned, as my children had previously attended a private school and we were new to the community and this was our first p...

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Pre-K to 12th
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Delaware Kent County Dover 19901

South Dover Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-4 in Dover, DE, in the Dover neighborhood, and is served by the Capital School District in Delaware. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 577 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. South Dover Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $349,286. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kent County Community School, Kent County Secondary Intensive Learning Center, Caesar Rodney High School, and more. Learn more about what Dover has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Dover Elementary School.

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