[1] The district covers a 125-square-mile (320 km2) area in central Kent County.

[1] Communities served include the majority of Dover, as well as Cheswold, Hartly, Little Creek, and most of Leipsic.

[8] President: Dr. Chanda Jackson-Short Vice President: Sean P.M. Christiansen Members: Anthony DePrima, Felicia Duggins, John Martin Capital School District was formed in 1969 through the consolidation of the Dover Special, Hartly, Rose Valley, and Wiley's school districts and the William Henry Comprehensive School.

[10][11] Capital School District also has nine National Board Certified Professionals.

[2] The Capital Educators Association (CEA) is the teachers' union for this school district.