Central School Campus
211 Delaware Ave
Dover, DE 19901
Phone - 302-672-1772
Fax - 302-672-1714
School Website: Central Elementary School
DOE Profile:
Central Elementary School (CES) is a classic school building that is situated on approximately 30 acres of land in the center of Dover, DE. When the original building, with its monumental stairway and cupola was erected in 1923, it housed all of the students in the Dover School District from grades one through twelve. For many years, students graduated from high school on picturesque stone entry. Major renovations to the building to upgrade academic and elective spaces were completed in 1985 and 2004. In 2009, the Central School Campus opened a newly renovated auditorium and a full-size gymnasium.
In September 2023, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who formerly attended William Henry Middle School and Central Middle School moved to the new Dover Middle School Campus, School of Excellence or School or Innovation.
The Central School Campus was renovated and is now an elementary school to house students in grades 1-5. Renovations were completed in August of 2025. The school was reopened for the 2025-2026 school year..