Dover Elementary

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Dover Elementary ranks 351 st of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dover Elementary is a public elementary school in North, South Carolina, serving 240 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orangeburg School District, which is ranked 65 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being in a low-performing district, Dover Elementary stands out as a relatively high-performing school. It has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American students (53.75%) and a lower percentage of White students (37.08%) compared to nearby schools. Academically, Dover Elementary outperforms the Orangeburg district and the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates for several grade levels. The school also has a higher spending per student ($15,700 in 2022-2023) and a lower student-teacher ratio (13.4 in 2022-2023) than the nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Dover Elementary is performing better than the Orangeburg district and state averages, there is still room for improvement, especially in 5th-grade Mathematics proficiency. The high percentage of students from low-income families (100% free and reduced-lunch rate) also suggests that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact student learning and achievement. Nonetheless, Dover Elementary's strengths, such as its academic performance, spending per student, and student-teacher ratio, provide valuable insights that could inform best practices for other schools facing similar challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1411 Bedford Avenue
North, SC 29112

(803) 247-2184

District: Orangeburg

SchoolDigger Rank:
351^st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,700

Students who attend Dover Elementary usually attend:

High:

North Middle/High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.3%

White:

40.8%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dover Elementary ranks worse than 55% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Orangeburg School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.37. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (49.3%), White (40.8%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Orangeburg School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dover Elementary is 16.3. 12 elementary schools in the Orangeburg School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dover Elementary employs 13.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dover Elementary is $15,700, which is the 7^th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Orangeburg School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dover Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover Elementary 351^st of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Dover Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Orangeburg:

SchoolDigger ranks Orangeburg 65^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dover Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dover Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	10.19	580^th	625	7.2%
2023	23.82	499^th	644	22.5%
2024	45.37	351^st	638	45.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dover Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	11.50	566^th	600	5.7%
2023	30.63	448^th	608	26.3%
2024	55.87	256^th	599	57.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Dover Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	13.93	499^th	573	12.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Dover Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.43	535^th	579	7.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Dover Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	8.52	392^nd	393	0.3%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dover Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	119	130	1	15	1	8	274
2021	102	133	1	10	0	11	257
2022	116	133	1	9	0	8	267
2023	89	129	2	10	0	10	240
2024	91	110	1	8	0	13	223

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dover Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	274	18.0	15.2	100
2021	257	16.7	15.3	100
2022	267	18.6	14.3	100
2023	240	17.8	13.4	100
2024	223	13.6	16.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dover Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	274	18.0	15.2	100
2021	257	16.7	15.3	100
2022	267	18.6	14.3	100
2023	240	17.8	13.4	100
2024	223	13.6	16.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dover Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$810 (7.2%)	$355 (3.2%)	$1,166 (10.4%)	$8,995 (80.0%)	$1,077 (9.6%)	$10,071 (89.6%)	$11,237
2021	$983 (6.6%)	$669 (4.5%)	$1,653 (11.0%)	$11,506 (76.7%)	$1,849 (12.3%)	$13,355 (89.0%)	$15,007
2022	$2,717 (16.0%)	$1,270 (7.5%)	$3,987 (23.4%)	$11,405 (67.0%)	$1,632 (9.6%)	$13,037 (76.6%)	$17,024
2023	$1,937 (12.3%)	$1,081 (6.9%)	$3,018 (19.2%)	$11,326 (72.1%)	$1,356 (8.6%)	$12,682 (80.8%)	$15,700

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Schools Near Dover Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Dover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1411 Bedford Avenue	North	29112	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 247-2184	223	14	16.3	100.0%	91 (40.8%)	110 (49.3%)	8 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.8%)	45.4	351^st of 638 public elementary schools	45.0%		23.8	499^th of 644 public elementary schools	22.5%	148	44.4	62.9	54.6	44.4	55.5	27.2	$15,700	$1,937	$1,081	$3,018	$11,326	$1,356	$12,682
Hunter-Kinard-Tyler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7066 Norway Road	Neeses	29107	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 263-4441	188	13	14.0	100.0%	31 (16.5%)	137 (72.9%)	5 (2.7%)	3 (1.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	3.7	637^th of 638 public elementary schools	0.2%		14.5	565^th of 644 public elementary schools	12.3%	72	20.0		10.0	20.0		13.3	$15,988	$1,169	$503	$1,672	$12,682	$1,634	$14,316
Sandhills Elementary	Public	3-4	130 Lewis Rast Road	Swansea	29160	Lexington County	Lexington 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 490-7003	474	34	13.9	100.0%	229 (48.3%)	78 (16.5%)	135 (28.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.3%)	28.8	455^th of 638 public elementary schools	28.7%		17.5	545^th of 644 public elementary schools	15.4%	90	47.5	35.0		49.4	31.9		$12,210	$964	$1,571	$2,535	$8,299	$1,376	$9,675
Sandhills Primary	Public	1-2	140 Lewis Rast Road	Swansea	29160	Lexington County	Lexington 04	No	No	No	No	(803) 490-7002	510	38	13.6	100.0%	278 (54.5%)	105 (20.6%)	100 (19.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.9%)								(n/a)							$13,688	$1,218	$2,064	$3,282	$9,268	$1,138	$10,406
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	135 Lewis Rast Road	Swansea	29160		Lexington 04	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 490-7001	533	38	14.1	100.0%	327 (61.4%)	143 (26.8%)	25 (4.7%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.6%)	10 (1.9%)	12 (2.3%)								(n/a)							$12,713	$3,272	$1,192	$4,464	$7,188	$1,061	$8,249
Edisto Elementary	Public	3-5	136 Woodolive Lane	Orangeburg	29515	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 531-7646	424	27	15.7	100.0%	163 (38.4%)	197 (46.5%)	31 (7.3%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)	20.5	517^th of 638 public elementary schools	19.0%		20.4	530^th of 644 public elementary schools	17.7%	13	32.7	45.5	41.6	26.4	33.8	28.9	$10,502	$937	$677	$1,614	$7,875	$1,014	$8,889
Pelion Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1202 Pine Street	Pelion	29123	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 821-2000	632	52	12.2	100.0%	419 (66.3%)	45 (7.1%)	118 (18.7%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.0%)	21.2	509^th of 638 public elementary schools	20.2%		14.4	566^th of 644 public elementary schools	12.1%	57	46.6	38.8	40.2	37.7	28.0	19.6	$16,133	$1,868	$683	$2,550	$12,317	$1,266	$13,583
Forts Pond Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7350 Fish Hatchery Road	Pelion	29123	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 821-2500	505	43	11.7	100.0%	317 (62.8%)	35 (6.9%)	110 (21.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.5%)	20.7	516^th of 638 public elementary schools	19.1%		29.5	450^th of 644 public elementary schools	30.1%	66	39.8	37.3	39.3	34.9	23.9	33.3	$14,630	$1,485	$789	$2,274	$11,185	$1,171	$12,356
Sheridan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1139 Hillsboro Road	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-7504	498	32	15.5	100.0%	17 (3.4%)	419 (84.1%)	34 (6.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	20 (4.0%)	10	600^th of 638 public elementary schools	6.0%		11.2	594^th of 644 public elementary schools	7.8%	6	19.7	22.7	37.5	11.9	22.6	29.2	$11,727	$1,526	$929	$2,455	$8,481	$792	$9,273
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 A.L. Corbett Circle	Wagener	29164	Aiken County	Aiken 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 564-1000	461	33	13.9	100.0%	236 (51.2%)	156 (33.8%)	28 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.0%)	19.8	525^th of 638 public elementary schools	17.7%		21.3	521^st of 644 public elementary schools	19.1%	4	27.5	43.7	35.5	48.6	26.7	19.3

Frequently Asked Questions about Dover Elementary

Is Dover Elementary a good school?

Dover Elementary ranks 351^st of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Dover Elementary in?

Orangeburg

What is the racial makeup of Dover Elementary?

Students at Dover Elementary are 49% African American, 41% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Dover Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 223 students attended Dover Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Dover Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dover Elementary usually go on to attend:

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