Warren Hope Dawson Elementary

Q: Is Warren Hope Dawson Elementary a good school?

Warren Hope Dawson Elementary ranks 1668 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Warren Hope Dawson Elementary is a public elementary school in Riverview, Florida, serving 948 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a diverse student population, it faces several challenges. Warren Hope Dawson Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.2% in 2019-2020 to 31.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are consistently lower than the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.3% to 50.06% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Bevis Elementary and Stowers Elementary, which consistently outperform Warren Hope Dawson Elementary and the district/state averages in test scores, the data suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address chronic absenteeism, improve instructional practices, and provide additional resources for economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

12961 Boggy Creek Dr
Riverview, FL 33579

(813) 442-7396

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1668^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,059

Students who attend Warren Hope Dawson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Barrington Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 948

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.3%

Hispanic:

33.8%

African American:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Warren Hope Dawson Elementary ranks worse than 73.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 105^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.36. (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 Student population at Warren Hope Dawson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.3%), Hispanic (33.8%), African American (16%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Warren Hope Dawson Elementary is 17.5. 149 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Warren Hope Dawson Elementary employs 54 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Warren Hope Dawson Elementary is $8,059. 172 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Warren Hope Dawson 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 Warren Hope Dawson Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	30.24	1594^th	2182	26.9%
2021	39.46	1326^th	2247	41.0%
2022	45.81	1166^th	2219	47.5%
2023	38.53	1374^th	2240	38.7%
2024	28.36	1668^th	2256	26.1%

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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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Monday, December 28, 2020

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Enrollment information for Warren Hope Dawson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	246	73	19	126	2	0	37	503
2019	323	91	21	171	2	1	45	654
2020	365	93	20	218	1	3	50	750
2021	341	109	20	247	1	1	60	779
2022	384	139	20	289	0	0	79	911
2023	382	152	15	320	1	1	77	948

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 Warren Hope Dawson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	503	38.0	13.2	51.3
2019	654	37.0	17.6	48
2020	750	46.0	16.3	47.6
2021	779	50.0	15.5	50.1
2022	911	52.0	17.5	39.3
2023	948	54.0	17.5	41.4

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 Warren Hope Dawson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	503	38.0	13.2	51.3
2019	654	37.0	17.6	48
2020	750	46.0	16.3	47.6
2021	779	50.0	15.5	50.1
2022	911	52.0	17.5	39.3
2023	948	54.0	17.5	41.4

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 Warren Hope Dawson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$260 (3.0%)	$8,342 (97.0%)	$8,602
2019	$209 (2.7%)	$7,422 (97.3%)	$7,631
2020	$353 (4.5%)	$7,535 (95.5%)	$7,888
2021	$788 (10.0%)	$7,104 (90.0%)	$7,892
2022	$892 (11.5%)	$6,861 (88.5%)	$7,753
2023	$1,487 (18.5%)	$6,571 (81.5%)	$8,059

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Warren Hope Dawson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1594^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1374^th of 2240 Elementary schools	11.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Warren Hope Dawson Elementary)	50	45	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Warren Hope Dawson Elementary)	49	48	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Warren Hope Dawson Elementary)	57	62	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Warren Hope Dawson Elementary)	35	53	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Warren Hope Dawson Elementary)	49	55	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Warren Hope Dawson Elementary)	39	55	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Warren Hope Dawson Elementary)	44	43	1%
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	654	948	45%
African American	91	152	67%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	21	15	28.6%
Hispanic	171	320	87.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	323	382	18.3%
Two or More Races	45	77	71.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48%	41.4%	6.7%

Schools Near Warren Hope Dawson 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
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12961 Boggy Creek Dr	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 442-7396	948	54	17.5	41.4%	382 (40.3%)	152 (16.0%)	320 (33.8%)	15 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (8.1%)	28.4	1668^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.1%		38.5	1374^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.7%	294	53.0	43.0	46.0				42.0	36.0	38.0				41.0						$8,059	$1,487	$6,571
Summerfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11990 Big Bend Rd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5115	807	51	15.8	60.1%	250 (31.0%)	150 (18.6%)	323 (40.0%)	18 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (8.2%)	33.2	1533^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	32.0%		41.3	1295^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.2%	238	49.0	46.0	43.0				44.0	34.0	57.0				48.0						$9,670	$1,980	$7,691
Southshore Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11667 Big Bend Rd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 769-1209	1,228	65	18.8	51.6%	270 (22.0%)	342 (27.9%)	505 (41.1%)	26 (2.1%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	78 (6.4%)	31.9	1566^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.6%		33.7	1500^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.0%	66	52.0	44.0	39.0	59.0	55.0	49.0	60.0	43.0	15.0	50.0	54.0	42.0	23.0	33.0	63.0	80.0	83.0	68.0	$7,560	$764	$6,795
Kids Community College Riverview Southeast	Public, Charter	K-8	11519 McMullen Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 699-4600	493	28	17.6	11.8%	109 (22.1%)	178 (36.1%)	138 (28.0%)	27 (5.5%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.9%)	13.3	2072^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	8.2%		27.6	1667^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.6%	405	39.0	36.0	33.0	31.0	35.0	33.0	50.0	33.0	26.0	21.0	44.0	14.0	13.0	23.0	41.0			44.0	$10,935	$09	$10,926
Collins Pk-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	12424 Summerfield Blvd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5400	1,009	61	16.5	45.6%	406 (40.2%)	226 (22.4%)	264 (26.2%)	26 (2.6%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (8.2%)	50.5	1082^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.0%		57.8	893^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	60.1%	189	53.0	47.0	52.0	63.0	54.0	46.0	62.0	54.0	54.0	71.0	44.0	64.0	40.0	56.0	86.0			78.0	$8,879	$1,492	$7,387
Boyette Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10141 Sedgebrook Dr	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 671-5060	812	50	16.2	45.1%	421 (51.8%)	95 (11.7%)	200 (24.6%)	28 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	62 (7.6%)	79.1	435^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.7%		84.2	308^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.3%	127	66.0	67.0	65.0				73.0	72.0	71.0				66.0						$9,896	$1,657	$8,238
Stowers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13915 Barrington Stowers Dr	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 657-7431	895	62	14.4	13.6%	554 (61.9%)	27 (3.0%)	172 (19.2%)	78 (8.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (6.7%)	91.3	130^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.2%		93.8	70^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.9%	60	77.0	78.0	73.0				90.0	84.0	81.0				72.0						$9,858	$1,651	$8,207
Summerfield Crossings Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11050 Fairway Meadow Dr	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5621	869	52	16.7	53.0%	189 (21.7%)	262 (30.1%)	310 (35.7%)	21 (2.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (9.6%)	26.5	1726^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.5%		27.1	1678^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.1%	48	39.0	40.0	46.0				48.0	41.0	37.0				43.0						$8,215	$1,684	$6,530
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	13306 Boyette Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 699-5049	903	53	17.0	5.3%	281 (31.1%)	126 (14.0%)	272 (30.1%)	65 (7.2%)	14 (1.6%)	5 (0.6%)	140 (15.5%)	89.3	201^st of 2256 public elementary schools	91.1%		84.1	310^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.2%	109	79.0	73.0	78.0				80.0	74.0	80.0				73.0						$8,455	$806	$7,648
Sessums Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11525 Ramble Creek Dr	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5230	942	63	15.0	48.1%	278 (29.5%)	224 (23.8%)	330 (35.0%)	34 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	73 (7.7%)	37.1	1426^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.8%		45.4	1202^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	46.3%	224	54.0	45.0	46.0				57.0	46.0	41.0				44.0						$10,461	$1,985	$8,476

Frequently Asked Questions about Warren Hope Dawson Elementary

Is Warren Hope Dawson Elementary a good school?

Warren Hope Dawson Elementary ranks 1668^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Warren Hope Dawson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Warren Hope Dawson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Barrington Middle School

How many students attend Warren Hope Dawson Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 948 students attended Warren Hope Dawson Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Warren Hope Dawson Elementary?

Students at Warren Hope Dawson Elementary are 40% White, 34% Hispanic, 16% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Warren Hope Dawson Elementary in?

Hillsborough

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