East Dover Elementary School

852 South Little Creek Road
Dover, DE 19901

www.east.capital.k12.de.us/

331 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

East Dover Elementary School is a public school located in Dover, Delaware, serving students within the Capital School District. As part of a district committed to academic excellence, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The campus is located on South Little Creek Road and serves as a central hub for families in the local community, emphasizing the development of foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

The school strives to foster an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in active learning. By utilizing the resources of the Capital School District, East Dover Elementary works to balance rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities that help cultivate a well-rounded student body. For parents and community members, the school’s website serves as a primary resource for staying updated on academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing school events that support the partnership between home and the classroom.

331

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Dover Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	83
Black	173
Asian	5
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

Black
173 (52.3%)
Hispanic
83 (25.1%)
White
37 (11.2%)
Two or More
32 (9.7%)
Asian
5 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	No
District:	Capital School District
Phone:	(302)672-1500
Website:	http://www.east.capital.k12.de.us/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 56

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 61