Nelson Elementary School

Summary:

Nelson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dover, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 719. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nelson Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (36.16%) and African American (12.38%) students. However, the school faces some challenges, including a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 33.3% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 10.7% to 27.4%. Additionally, Nelson Elementary's test scores are generally lower than the nearby schools, such as Bevis Elementary and Lithia Springs Elementary, as well as the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in 5th grade Science was 49%, compared to the Hillsborough district average of 47% and the Florida state average of 53%.

The higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (54.24%) at Nelson Elementary, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 11.61% to 47.64%, suggests that the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population. This, combined with the lower spending per student ($8,814 in 2022-2023) at Nelson Elementary compared to the nearby schools, which range from $6,616 to $11,651 per student, may contribute to the school's lower academic performance. Nelson Elementary's statewide ranking has dropped from 727 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,151 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, with its star rating fluctuating between 2 and 3 stars over the years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5413 Durant Rd
       Dover, FL  33527


(813) 651-2120

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1151st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,814 Help


Students who attend Nelson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mulrennan Middle School
High:    Durant High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  719

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.5%
Hispanic:
36.2%
African American:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nelson Elementary School ranks worse than 51% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 68th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.68. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Nelson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.5%), Hispanic (36.2%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nelson Elementary School is 18.9. 166 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nelson Elementary School is $8,814. 162 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hillsborough:

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


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Rank History for Nelson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.48 524th 1688 69.0%
2007 69.81 537th 1786 69.9%
2008 71.99 486th 1789 72.8%
2009 67.17 604th 1847 67.3%
2010 64.73 705th 1919 63.3%
2011 73.07 524th 1985 73.6%
2012 66.85 649th 1984 67.3%
2013 62.54 737th 2029 63.7%
2014 63.51 727th 2064 64.8%
2016 55.33 932nd 2087 55.3%
2017 52.32 1007th 2112 52.3%
2018 50.81 1033rd 2118 51.2%
2019 59.08 861st 2182 60.5%
2021 46.66 1165th 2247 48.2%
2022 48.63 1101st 2219 50.4%
2023 51.57 1060th 2240 52.7%
2024 47.68 1151st 2256 49.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Nelson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 458 80 15 144 5 n/a n/a 0 702
2005 547 99 24 163 6 n/a n/a 0 839
2006 548 105 32 203 10 n/a n/a 0 898
2007 511 94 35 198 8 n/a n/a 66 912
2008 497 113 36 215 2 n/a n/a 65 928
2009 492 88 33 229 3 n/a n/a 58 903
2010 480 85 28 233 8 n/a n/a 60 894
2011 425 83 17 262 3 2 40 0 832
2012 400 91 16 253 3 3 36 0 802
2013 360 98 19 261 2 3 41 0 784
2014 341 94 17 277 3 2 45 0 779
2015 407 86 21 256 3 2 63 0 838
2016 397 94 14 268 4 1 53 0 831
2017 389 105 16 272 2 0 46 0 830
2018 402 90 10 270 1 0 50 0 823
2019 383 92 10 275 1 0 41 0 802
2020 357 95 14 259 1 1 48 0 775
2021 291 91 25 249 0 3 49 0 708
2022 272 82 29 262 0 3 49 0 697
2023 284 89 28 260 0 4 54 0 719

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 Nelson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 702 36.0 19.5 34.5
2005 839 44.0 19.1 35.3
2006 898 51.0 17.6 35.4
2007 912 56.0 16.3 40.8
2008 928 67.5 13.7 42.1
2009 903 69.5 13.7 46.9
2010 894 64.0 13.9 48.9
2011 832 61.5 13.5 49.3
2012 802 57.5 13.9 52.4
2013 784 59.0 13.2 53.2
2014 779 59.0 13.2 58.4
2015 838 60.0 13.9 62.1
2016 831 59.0 14.0 59.8
2017 830 60.0 13.8 62
2018 823 58.0 14.1 60.9
2019 802 53.5 14.9 60.6
2020 775 52.5 14.7 60.5
2021 708 54.0 13.1 63.8
2022 697 40.0 17.4 57.8
2023 719 38.0 18.9 54.2

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 Nelson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 702 36.0 19.5 34.5
2005 839 44.0 19.1 35.3
2006 898 51.0 17.6 35.4
2007 912 56.0 16.3 40.8
2008 928 67.5 13.7 42.1
2009 903 69.5 13.7 46.9
2010 894 64.0 13.9 48.9
2011 832 61.5 13.5 49.3
2012 802 57.5 13.9 52.4
2013 784 59.0 13.2 53.2
2014 779 59.0 13.2 58.4
2015 838 60.0 13.9 62.1
2016 831 59.0 14.0 59.8
2017 830 60.0 13.8 62
2018 823 58.0 14.1 60.9
2019 802 53.5 14.9 60.6
2020 775 52.5 14.7 60.5
2021 708 54.0 13.1 63.8
2022 697 40.0 17.4 57.8
2023 719 38.0 18.9 54.2

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 Nelson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $301 (4.0%) $7,259 (96.0%) $7,560
2019 $407 (5.0%) $7,714 (95.0%) $8,121
2020 $532 (6.0%) $8,297 (94.0%) $8,830
2021 $1,119 (12.5%) $7,841 (87.5%) $8,960
2022 $904 (10.6%) $7,611 (89.4%) $8,515
2023 $1,763 (20.0%) $7,050 (80.0%) $8,814

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nelson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 861st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1060th of 2240 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nelson Elementary School)6456
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5249
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nelson Elementary School)6567
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5456
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nelson Elementary School)6445
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5555
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nelson Elementary School)6452
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5760
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nelson Elementary School)5853
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5452
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nelson Elementary School)5750
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5454
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Nelson Elementary School)5538
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)5147
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students802719
 10.3%
African American9289
 3.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1028
 180%
Hispanic275260
 5.5%
Pacific Islander04
White383284
 25.8%
Two or More Races4154
 31.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%54.2%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson Elementary School

Students at Nelson Elementary School are 39% White, 36% Hispanic, 12% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Nelson Elementary School ranks 1151st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 719 students attended Nelson Elementary School.

Students who attend Nelson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mulrennan Middle School
High : Durant High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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