Dover Elementary

Summary:

Dover Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dover, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 576. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Dover Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 31% to 36%, compared to 49% to 51% for Hillsborough and 53% to 55% for Florida. In Math, Dover Elementary's proficiency rates ranged from 44% to 53%, while Hillsborough and Florida scored 55% to 60% and 58% to 60%, respectively. Science proficiency for 5th graders at Dover Elementary was 31%, significantly lower than the Hillsborough (47%) and Florida (53%) averages. Additionally, Dover Elementary has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state and district averages, with a rate of 16% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite spending more per student ($12,529 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, such as Valrico Elementary and Walden Lake Elementary, which range from $9,834 to $12,951 per student, Dover Elementary's academic performance lags behind. Valrico Elementary and Walden Lake Elementary outperform Dover Elementary in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subjects, with proficiency rates often 20-30 percentage points higher. This suggests that higher spending alone does not necessarily translate to better outcomes, and additional factors, such as targeted interventions and support, may be needed to address Dover Elementary's performance issues.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3035 Nelson Ave
Dover, FL 33527

(813) 757-9457

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1835^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,529

Students who attend Dover Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Turkey Creek Middle School
High:	Strawberry Crest High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 576

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

91.8%

White:

6.6%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dover Elementary ranks worse than 81.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 121^st among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.57. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.8%), White (6.6%), African American (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dover Elementary is 13.7, which is the 27^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Dover Elementary employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dover Elementary is $12,529, which is the 37^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dover Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dover Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	27.93	1259^th	1688	25.4%
2007	25.96	1398^th	1786	21.7%
2008	15.36	1602^nd	1789	10.5%
2009	13.80	1681^st	1847	9.0%
2010	14.87	1727^th	1919	10.0%
2011	15.71	1776^th	1985	10.5%
2012	11.49	1849^th	1984	6.8%
2013	10.76	1921^st	2029	5.3%
2014	12.17	1921^st	2064	6.9%
2016	7.95	2007^th	2087	3.8%
2017	8.18	2030^th	2112	3.9%
2018	12.48	1958^th	2118	7.6%
2019	18.38	1879^th	2182	13.9%
2021	31.51	1531^st	2247	31.9%
2022	35.72	1421^st	2219	36.0%
2023	24.12	1770^th	2240	21.0%
2024	22.57	1835^th	2256	18.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dover Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	505	87	0	223	0	n/a	n/a	0	815
1989	504	84	4	283	0	n/a	n/a	0	875
1990	498	88	3	307	1	n/a	n/a	0	897
1991	504	82	2	284	0	n/a	n/a	0	872
1992	503	83	0	316	3	n/a	n/a	0	905
1993	544	89	1	359	0	n/a	n/a	0	993
1994	510	63	1	379	1	n/a	n/a	0	954
1995	435	52	2	429	0	n/a	n/a	0	918
1996	435	52	2	429	0	n/a	n/a	0	918
1997	412	58	1	453	0	n/a	n/a	0	924
1998	416	68	4	411	1	n/a	n/a	0	900
1999	352	64	3	414	0	n/a	n/a	0	833
2000	326	67	4	458	0	n/a	n/a	0	855
2001	271	71	5	498	1	n/a	n/a	0	846
2002	270	64	3	575	0	n/a	n/a	0	912
2003	270	64	3	575	0	n/a	n/a	0	912
2004	249	76	6	586	0	n/a	n/a	0	917
2005	226	63	6	666	0	n/a	n/a	0	961
2006	209	50	5	636	1	n/a	n/a	0	901
2007	196	40	5	611	0	n/a	n/a	14	866
2008	176	36	4	630	0	n/a	n/a	14	860
2009	156	36	3	597	1	n/a	n/a	15	808
2010	137	29	1	575	0	n/a	n/a	14	756
2011	125	17	3	619	12	0	4	0	780
2012	122	20	4	629	10	0	1	0	786
2013	68	2	0	634	7	0	0	0	711
2014	55	4	0	629	5	0	0	0	693
2015	36	2	0	671	0	0	1	0	710
2016	38	2	0	636	0	0	2	0	678
2017	39	2	0	636	0	0	0	0	677
2018	53	3	0	605	1	0	1	0	663
2019	42	3	0	582	1	1	2	0	631
2020	40	2	0	588	1	0	3	0	634
2021	36	2	0	567	1	0	2	0	608
2022	39	7	0	568	2	0	4	0	620
2023	38	6	0	529	1	0	2	0	576

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dover Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	815	64.0	12.7	61.5
1989	875	65.0	13.4	70.5
1990	897	69.0	13.0	68.5
1991	872	69.0	12.6	78.9
1992	905	69.0	13.1	65
1993	993	81.0	12.3	68.8
1994	954	80.0	11.9	66.4
1995	918	78.0	11.8	67.8
1996	918	78.0	11.8	67.8
1997	924	71.0	13.0	72.3
1998	900	71.0	12.7	70.2
1999	833	66.0	12.6	78.2
2000	855	64.0	13.4	80.1
2001	846	67.0	12.6	83.9
2002	912	68.0	13.4	83.1
2003	912	68.0	13.4	83.1
2004	917	66.0	13.9	81
2005	961	68.0	14.1	85.8
2006	901	71.0	12.7	85.6
2007	866	63.0	13.7	84.9
2008	860	72.5	11.9	86.9
2009	808	61.1	13.9	88.3
2010	756	72.0	10.5	91.8
2011	780	77.5	10.0	91.9
2012	786	71.1	11.0	91.9
2013	711	58.0	12.2	96.3
2014	693	61.0	11.3	96.2
2015	710	57.0	12.4	98.6
2016	678	54.0	12.5	98.7
2017	677	58.0	11.6	96.2
2018	663	51.0	13.0	97
2019	631	41.0	15.3	97
2020	634	45.5	13.9	97.5
2021	608	47.0	12.9	97.4
2022	620	42.0	14.7	92.3
2023	576	42.0	13.7	84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dover Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	815	64.0	12.7	61.5
1989	875	65.0	13.4	70.5
1990	897	69.0	13.0	68.5
1991	872	69.0	12.6	78.9
1992	905	69.0	13.1	65
1993	993	81.0	12.3	68.8
1994	954	80.0	11.9	66.4
1995	918	78.0	11.8	67.8
1996	918	78.0	11.8	67.8
1997	924	71.0	13.0	72.3
1998	900	71.0	12.7	70.2
1999	833	66.0	12.6	78.2
2000	855	64.0	13.4	80.1
2001	846	67.0	12.6	83.9
2002	912	68.0	13.4	83.1
2003	912	68.0	13.4	83.1
2004	917	66.0	13.9	81
2005	961	68.0	14.1	85.8
2006	901	71.0	12.7	85.6
2007	866	63.0	13.7	84.9
2008	860	72.5	11.9	86.9
2009	808	61.1	13.9	88.3
2010	756	72.0	10.5	91.8
2011	780	77.5	10.0	91.9
2012	786	71.1	11.0	91.9
2013	711	58.0	12.2	96.3
2014	693	61.0	11.3	96.2
2015	710	57.0	12.4	98.6
2016	678	54.0	12.5	98.7
2017	677	58.0	11.6	96.2
2018	663	51.0	13.0	97
2019	631	41.0	15.3	97
2020	634	45.5	13.9	97.5
2021	608	47.0	12.9	97.4
2022	620	42.0	14.7	92.3
2023	576	42.0	13.7	84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dover Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$2,268 (21.8%)	$8,116 (78.2%)	$10,384
2019	$2,115 (20.1%)	$8,384 (79.9%)	$10,499
2020	$2,332 (19.6%)	$9,540 (80.4%)	$11,872
2021	$2,072 (18.2%)	$9,328 (81.8%)	$11,400
2022	$2,829 (24.9%)	$8,553 (75.2%)	$11,381
2023	$3,582 (28.6%)	$8,947 (71.4%)	$12,529

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dover Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1879^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1770^th of 2240 Elementary schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dover Elementary)	32	36	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dover Elementary)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dover Elementary)	30	41	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dover Elementary)	49	59	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dover Elementary)	27	41	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dover Elementary)	45	54	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Dover Elementary)	32	27	5%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	631	576	8.7%
African American	3	6	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	582	529	9.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	42	38	9.5%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97%	84%	13%

Schools Near Dover Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3035 Nelson Ave	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9457	576	42	13.7	84.0%	38 (6.6%)	6 (1.0%)	529 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	22.6	1835^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.7%		24.1	1770^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.0%	65	36.0	31.0	33.0				44.0	48.0	53.0				31.0						$12,529	$3,582	$8,947
Walden Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 Turkey Creek Rd	Plant City	33566	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 757-9433	847	54	15.6	48.3%	491 (58.0%)	52 (6.1%)	267 (31.5%)	12 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.8%)	72.1	589^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.9%		67.3	679^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.7%	90	66.0	58.0	68.0				78.0	64.0	58.0				63.0						$9,834	$1,686	$8,148
Bailey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4630 Gallagher Rd	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 707-7531	741	49	15.1	66.0%	328 (44.3%)	43 (5.8%)	330 (44.5%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.5%)	18	1957^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.3%		32.5	1542^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	31.2%	415	29.0	32.0	30.0				37.0	48.0	44.0				35.0						$10,232	$2,280	$7,952
Independence Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	12902 E Us Highway 92	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 473-8600	914	48	19.0	39.8%	576 (63.0%)	50 (5.5%)	231 (25.3%)	17 (1.9%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.7%)	47.9	1145^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.2%		33.1	1522^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	32.1%	377	68.0	62.0	39.0	61.0	60.0	53.0	74.0	57.0	34.0	50.0	60.0	55.0	36.0	16.0	67.0	68.0	90.0	79.0	$7,856	$1,595	$6,261
Robinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4801 Turkey Creek Rd	Plant City	33567	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9424	562	41	13.8	77.9%	163 (29.0%)	28 (5.0%)	357 (63.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	37.4	1418^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.1%		29.3	1630^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.2%	212	44.0	40.0	45.0				41.0	53.0	56.0				55.0						$11,651	$2,877	$8,775
Colson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1520 Lakeview Ave	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8031	674	40	17.0	61.4%	218 (32.3%)	124 (18.4%)	269 (39.9%)	16 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.7%)	30.2	1613^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.5%		35.3	1461^st of 2240 public elementary schools	34.8%	152	40.0	40.0	51.0				45.0	41.0	44.0				45.0						$10,758	$2,232	$8,526
Lopez Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 N Kingsway Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8000	579	35	16.7	72.9%	203 (35.1%)	113 (19.5%)	207 (35.8%)	11 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (7.3%)	40.9	1317^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.6%		35.9	1441^st of 2240 public elementary schools	35.7%	124	49.0	39.0	51.0				49.0	58.0	55.0				45.0						$10,723	$2,252	$8,472
Seffner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 Cactus Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8171	378	26	14.5	65.9%	121 (32.0%)	57 (15.1%)	174 (46.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.8%)	31.4	1579^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.0%		39.6	1346^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.9%	233	43.0	34.0	54.0				50.0	34.0	47.0				47.0						$12,951	$2,987	$9,965
Bryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 W Oak Ave	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9300	653	44	14.8	81.8%	71 (10.9%)	46 (7.0%)	516 (79.0%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	28.2	1677^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.7%		31.3	1573^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	29.8%	104	37.0	40.0	40.0				38.0	49.0	57.0				41.0						$12,291	$3,430	$8,862
Cork Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3501 N Cork Rd	Plant City	33565	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9353	690	47	14.6	64.5%	297 (43.0%)	13 (1.9%)	352 (51.0%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	33.1	1537^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.9%		40.3	1330^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.6%	207	44.0	44.0	42.0				45.0	47.0	55.0				44.0						$10,846	$2,307	$8,538

Frequently Asked Questions about Dover Elementary

What schools do graduates of Dover Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dover Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Turkey Creek Middle School
High : Strawberry Crest High School

How many students attend Dover Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 576 students attended Dover Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Dover Elementary?

Students at Dover Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 7% White, 1% African American.

What district is Dover Elementary in?

Hillsborough

Is Dover Elementary a good school?

Dover Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Florida elementary schools.

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