School overview
At a glance
Reported students
331
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware elementary enrollment
21th percentile
Compared with 121 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
331
East Dover Early Childhood Center: 331 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about East Dover Early Childhood Center
East Dover Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Dover. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Capital School District. NCES reports 331 students for 2024–25.
Among 121 elementary schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 462 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, above the Delaware median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (52.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.1%). English learners represent 18.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking East Dover Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.2%
- Hispanic25.1%
- Black52.3%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Capital School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Dover Elementary School
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333 reported students
Towne Point Elementary School
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341 reported students
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
314 reported students
Fairview Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
287 reported students
Hartly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
240 reported students
South Dover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
577 reported students