Dover Elementary

301 East Alaska Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533

www.fsusd.org

463 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dover Academy for International Studies, located in Fairfield, California, is a specialized public elementary school within the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. As a magnet-style institution, the school is uniquely structured around a global perspective, aiming to prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world. By integrating international themes into its curriculum, Dover Academy emphasizes cultural awareness and global citizenship alongside core academic standards, fostering an environment where students learn to appreciate diverse traditions and perspectives.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its efforts to create a supportive, inclusive community for its diverse student body. By leveraging its "International Studies" focus, the academy encourages critical thinking and cross-cultural communication skills from an early age. Families interested in enrollment or those seeking more specific information regarding the school’s academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or administrative policies can visit the official Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District website at www.fsusd.org.

463

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dover Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	267
Black	70
Asian	44
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
267 (57.7%)
Black
70 (15.1%)
Two or More
51 (11.0%)
Asian
44 (9.5%)
White
24 (5.2%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fairfield-Suisun Unified
Phone:	(707)435-3794
Website:	http://www.fsusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dover Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dover Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	221	47.7%
Male	242	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)