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South Dover Elementary School

955 South State Street, Dover, DE, 19901

Ranked 61 of 113 in DELAWARE

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South Dover Elementary School

955 South State Street, Dover, DE, 19901

About South Dover Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 28% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
606
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 13.04%
Asian 0.83%
Hispanic 16.17%
Black 59.41%
Two+ Races 10.07%
Native Am. 0.5%
White
13.04%
Asian
0.83%
Hispanic
16.17%
Black
59.41%
Two+ Races
10.07%
Native Am.
0.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 606
45.87%
278 Female
54.13%
328 Male

Student Population

606 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

606 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

South Dover Elementary School Contact Information

Address

955 South State Street, Dover, DE, 19901

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Phone

(302) 672-1980

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM to 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school community recently opened nominations for the "Teacher of the Year, Educational Support Professional & Behavioral Health Professional" awards for start the 2025–2026 season. Peoples in the community, parents, and students are invited to honor teachers and staff who deserves above and beyond. South Dover is not only focusing on academics, but also on positive behavior and social-emotional learning.

FAQ

Q1. What grades do students here attend?

Ans. The school teaches kids who are just starting out in school.

Q2. Does the school have access to technology?

Ans. Yes, digital learning tools are available in classrooms.

Q3. Are there any activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs and programs that help them learn more.

Q4. How do families get news from the school?

Ans. Newsletters and parent portals are ways to communicate.

Q5. Are there services to help students?

Ans. Yes, there are counseling and specialized learning help available.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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