At a glance
Reported students
387
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
639
West Dover Elementary School: 387 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. 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
- 369
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about West Dover Elementary School
West Dover Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Toms River. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Toms River Regional School District. NCES reports 387 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 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 (57.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.6%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Dover Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White57.1%
- Hispanic25.6%
- Black6.2%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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
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.
Other schools in Toms River Regional School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Dover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
384 reported students
Pine Beach Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
371 reported students
Washington Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
354 reported students
South Toms River Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
330 reported students
Beachwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
480 reported students
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
511 reported students
Public schools near West Dover Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street Elementary School Elementary · Toms River Regional School District | KG–05 | 727 | 1.9 mi |
| South Toms River Elementary School Elementary · Toms River Regional School District | KG–05 | 330 | 2.3 mi |
| Cedar Grove Elementary School Elementary · Toms River Regional School District | PK–05 | 931 | 3.3 mi |
| Washington Street Elementary School Elementary · Toms River Regional School District | KG–05 | 354 | 3.4 mi |
| Hooper Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Toms River Regional School District | KG–05 | 693 | 3.7 mi |
| North Dover Elementary School Elementary · Toms River Regional School District | PK–05 | 384 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Dover Elementary School
What grades does West Dover Elementary School serve?
West Dover Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Toms River Regional School District.
How many students attend West Dover Elementary School?
West Dover Elementary School reported 387 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 369 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Dover Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 387 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Dover Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Dover Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Toms River Regional School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Dover Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.4% 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 West Dover Elementary School in?
West Dover Elementary School is part of Toms River Regional School District, based in Toms River, NJ, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Dover Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walnut Street Elementary School (1.9 mi), South Toms River Elementary School (2.3 mi), Cedar Grove Elementary School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.