Dover Elementary School

3035 Nelson Ave
Dover, FL 33527
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Dover Elementary School's student population of 576 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
576 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dover Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2071 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dover Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dover Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dover Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
92%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dover Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dover Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dover Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dover Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Dover Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dover Elementary School's ranking?
Dover Elementary School is ranked #2071 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dover Elementary School often compared to?
Dover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bailey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dover Elementary School?
576 students attend Dover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dover Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover Elementary School?
Dover Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dover Elementary School offer ?
Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dover Elementary School part of?
Dover Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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