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North Dover Elementary School

1759 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE TOMS RIVER NJ 08753

Top 25% School in New Jersey

Ranked 62 of 256 in New Jersey

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About North Dover Elementary School

North Dover Elementary School in Toms River, New Jersey, is known for providing students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade with a solid academic foundation. Having just received the National Blue Ribbon designation as an exemplary school for academic success in 2022, North Dover sets itself apart in academic excellence and the environment in which it provides students with this experience. Driven by collaboration among teachers, families, and the community, North Dover Elementary School promotes curiosity, respect, and responsibility, while encouraging students to be their best selves. With programs such as Career Day and Positive Behavior Support in School (PBSIS), North Dover Elementary School demonstrates its commitment to growing each student, as people, beyond the basic academic experience. It is not surprising that families in search of a quality educational experience consider North Dover to be among the best elementary schools in New Jersey.

North Dover Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1759 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE TOMS RIVER NJ 08753

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Phone

(732) 505-5860

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
394
Total Students
$70490
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 62 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at North 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
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
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

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 51.02%
Asian 11.42%
Hispanic 27.16%
Black 5.08%
Two+ Races 4.82%
Native Am. 0%
White
51.02%
Asian
11.42%
Hispanic
27.16%
Black
5.08%
Two+ Races
4.82%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 394
47.97%
189 Female
52.03%
205 Male

Student Population

394 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

402 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

North Dover Elementary School began the school year of 2025-26 on September 3 with smiles, laughter, and coming together for some engaging, joyful learning!

FAQ

Q1: What are some examples of leadership opportunities for students at North Dover Elementary?

A1: Students can serve as student council members and peer mentors.

Q2: How does the school incorporate environmental education into student learning?

A2: North Dover integrates environmental studies into the curriculum and engages in sustainability projects.

Q3: What types of support are offered to students who struggle in a subject area?

A3: The school will provide targeted support and individual interventions for students who are struggling.

Q4: How does North Dover Elementary involve the community?

A4: North Dover organizes community service projects and events that involve students and families.

Q5: What technology resources exist in the school that are available to students?

A5: North Dover affords access to learning curriculum, digital devices, and digital education platforms for every child.

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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