District Overview
Located at 157 Farm Street in Dover, Massachusetts, the Dover public school district serves as a key cornerstone of early childhood education within the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district focuses exclusively on foundational elementary education, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade across its single school campus. According to the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, Dover maintains a close-knit suburban learning environment with an overall enrollment of 492 students, ranging from 24 pre-kindergarten children to 98 fifth graders transitioning toward middle school.

To nurture and guide its young learners, the district employs a robust professional team, totaling more than 173 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 89 full-time equivalent teachers, 20 instructional aides, and over 64 support staff personnel, ensuring a highly supportive student-to-educator environment. The student body reflects a diverse suburban community, comprising Asian, multiracial, Hispanic, Black, and White students. For families seeking a dedicated early education foundation and researchers analyzing suburban elementary systems, Dover offers a well-resourced, specialized public district designed to foster academic readiness and holistic student growth.
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Total Schools
492
Total Students
89.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dover
Demographic Student Count
White361
Hispanic27
Black10
Asian63
Two or More31
  • White
    361 (73.4%)
  • Asian
    63 (12.8%)
  • Two or More
    31 (6.3%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (5.5%)
  • Black
    10 (2.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dover
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:1
Students:492*
Teachers (FTE):89.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5
Schools in Dover
Found 1 Schools
492 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th