South Dover Elementary School

955 South State Street
Dover, DE 19901

(302)672-1980

www.south.capital.k12.de.us/

577 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

South Dover Elementary School, located on South State Street in Dover, Delaware, is a key component of the Capital School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for future academic success. By fostering a collaborative learning environment, the school strives to meet the individual needs of its learners through a blend of traditional instruction and supportive school-wide initiatives.

Beyond its academic curriculum, South Dover Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, promoting a culture of partnership between parents, staff, and students. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about educational programming, district resources, and extracurricular opportunities. As part of the larger Capital School District, the school works to align its goals with state standards, ensuring that its students are equipped with the foundational skills and character traits necessary to succeed as they transition to middle school and beyond.

577

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Dover Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	93
Black	353
Asian	4
Two or More	53
American Indian	5

Black
353 (61.2%)
Hispanic
93 (16.1%)
White
69 (12.0%)
Two or More
53 (9.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)

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)672-1980
Website:	http://www.south.capital.k12.de.us/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
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 103

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 96