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East Dover Elementary School

725 VAUGHN AVE TOMS RIVER NJ 08753

Top 25% School in New Jersey

Ranked 66 of 255 in New Jersey

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About East Dover Elementary School

East Dover Elementary School was constructed over 60 years ago and has continuously served the families of the community with a commitment to academic growth and social responsibility. With TIGERS—Trustworthy, Integrity, Giving, Empathy, Respect, and Service—as a framework, East Dover strives for rigorous academic excellence and high standards of social responsibility. Parents are engaged and involved through volunteer programs, PTO Meetings, and regular school activities that foster a strong sense of community. They celebrate student achievements in academics as well as leadership, and the dedicated teachers at East Dover have received accolades for their commitment to excellence. Many families consider East Dover one of the best elementary schools in New Jersey.

Contact Information

Address

725 VAUGHN AVE TOMS RIVER NJ 08753

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Phone

(732) 505-5840

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
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Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
608
Total Students
$70490
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 66 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at East Dover Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:25 AM - 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:10 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.

Student Demographics

White 68.09%
Asian 1.48%
Hispanic 21.55%
Black 3.78%
Two+ Races 4.77%
Native Am. 0%
White
68.09%
Asian
1.48%
Hispanic
21.55%
Black
3.78%
Two+ Races
4.77%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 608
47.53%
289 Female
52.47%
319 Male

Student Population

608 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

350 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

East Dover Elementary School started the 2025-26 school year on September 3 with students returning to a joyful positive, and engaging learning environment.

FAQ

Q1: What programs are available to help students with their academic growth?

A1: East Dover provides targeted interventions and enrichment programs to assist diverse learners.

Q2: How does the school promote student participation in activities outside of the school day?

A2: The school gives students opportunities to participate in clubs, events, and leadership roles.

Q3: What is the approach to integrating technology as part of the curriculum?

A3: East Dover integrates technology into the curriculum in order to improve learning and digital literacy.

Q4: What support is provided to support and promote students' social-emotional well-being?

A4: School offers counseling services, as well as programs that support mental health and social-emotional well-being.

Q5: What strategies are used to promote a positive school climate?

A5: East Dover promotes a positive climate through respect, inclusivity, and a sense of engagement with the community.

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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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