Woodman Park School in Dover, NH

At a glance

Reported students

421

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Hampshire elementary enrollment

87th percentile

Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

421

Woodman Park School: 421 reported students.

State peer staffing position

75th percentile

12:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 422
Teachers (FTE): 34
Student–teacher ratio: 12.4:1

What the reported data says about Woodman Park School

Woodman Park School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Dover. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Dover School District. NCES reports 421 students for 2024–25.

Among 291 elementary schools in New Hampshire with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 255 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, above the New Hampshire median of 10.8:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.2%) and multiracial (12.4%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Woodman Park School

1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4.3%
Students with disabilities: 19.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 44.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White72.2%
Hispanic7.1%
Black2.9%
Asian5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial12.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street

Elementary · Grades KG–04

412 reported students

Garrison School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

353 reported students

Dover Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

941 reported students

Dover Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,371 reported students

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Public schools near Woodman Park School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street Elementary · Dover School District	KG–04	412	1.5 mi
Garrison School Elementary · Dover School District	KG–04	353	1.8 mi
Seacoast Charter School Elementary · Charter · Seacoast Charter School	PK–08	287	2.6 mi
Moharimet School Elementary · Oyster River Coop School District	KG–04	309	3.3 mi
Idlehurst Elementary School Elementary · Somersworth School District	PK–02	341	3.6 mi
Oyster River Preschool Education Program Elementary · Oyster River Coop School District	PK–KG	30	3.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Woodman Park School

What grades does Woodman Park School serve?

Woodman Park School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dover School District.

How many students attend Woodman Park School?

Woodman Park School reported 421 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 291 New Hampshire elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 422 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Woodman Park School?

The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 421 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Hampshire median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Woodman Park School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Woodman Park School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dover School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Woodman Park School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

44.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Woodman Park School in?

Woodman Park School is part of Dover School District, based in Dover, NH, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Woodman Park School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street (1.5 mi), Garrison School (1.8 mi), Seacoast Charter School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.