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Dover Elementary

115 Dr. Robert H. Lee, Dover, TN 37058 · (931) 232-5442 · Stewart County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL486 STUDENTS
Enrollment
486
Elementary
DISTRICT 475 · STATE 470
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
45
Kindergarten
67
Grade 1
64
Grade 2
75
Grade 3
73
Grade 4
72
Grade 5
90
Student demographics
White
45393%
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
133%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 16%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 21%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Two+
102%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
22246%
Female
26454%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Dover ElementaryStewart County Middle School
Based on grade levels within Stewart County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
45.7%
TN avg 40.9% . +9.4pp since 2022
Math
52.6%
TN avg 39.3% . +11.0pp since 2022

What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 46 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 53 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 9 points since 2022, while math scores are up about 11 points.

Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
486
-23 (-5%) vs 2017
% White
93%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Dover Elementary

Set in Dover, Tennessee, Dover Elementary is a mid-tier elementary school, overseen by Stewart County. It serves 486 students across grades pre-K through 5.

Stewart County comprises 4 schools with combined enrollment of 1,972 students; Dover Elementary is among them.

Demographically, Dover Elementary records that nearly all students (93%) are White; the rest consists of 3% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Stewart County as a whole.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Stewart County put the typical household earns roughly $63,114 per year, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. Across Stewart County's 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,972 students), Dover Elementary is one campus in the mix.

Stewart County Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 2.2 miles from this campus. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Dover Elementary operates from a rural location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Dover Elementary has shrank 5%, going from 509 students in 2018 to 486 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Stewart County at a glance

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Population
14,027
Census ACS
Median income
$63,114
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,972 students

Quick facts

School name
Dover Elementary
District
Stewart County
Address
115 Dr. Robert H. Lee, Dover, TN 37058
Phone
(931) 232-5442
County
Stewart County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
486
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
470396001610
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Stewart County
Other schools in Dover
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Frequently asked questions

About Dover Elementary
How many students attend Dover Elementary?
Dover Elementary enrolls approximately 486 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Dover Elementary serve?
Dover Elementary serves grades PK-05.
What is the student diversity at Dover Elementary?
Student demographics at Dover Elementary are roughly 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Dover Elementary in?
Dover Elementary is part of Stewart County.
What city is Dover Elementary in?
Dover Elementary is located in Dover, TN.
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