East Dover Elementary School in Toms River, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

East Dover Elementary School is a suburban public school in Toms River, New Jersey that is part of Toms River Regional School District. It serves 601 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.9:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

601 Students

55 Teachers

725 Vaughn Ave

Toms River, NJ 08753 View local requests

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

East Dover Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Black

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East Dover Elementary School Demographics

34%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

25%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

East Dover Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 1, 2026

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