Dover Shores Elementary

Q: Is Dover Shores Elementary a good school?

Dover Shores Elementary ranks 1139 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dover Shores Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 394 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating.

One key differentiator for Dover Shores Elementary is its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (62.69%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 35.14% to 82.01% Hispanic students. The school has also experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.4% in 2018-2019 to 36.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the 19.5% to 43.2% range of the nearby schools. Additionally, Dover Shores Elementary's test scores are generally lower than the Orange County and Florida averages, with its 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 40% in 2023-2024, compared to 57% for Orange County and 55% for Florida.

Despite increased spending per student, from $10,361 in 2019-2020 to $12,864 in 2022-2023, Dover Shores Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 950 out of 2,112 Florida elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,139 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school is not keeping pace with the performance of other elementary schools in the state. The high free and reduced-price lunch rates, ranging from 59.11% to 64%, also indicate that the school may be facing equity challenges in providing quality education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

1200 Gaston Foster Rd
Orlando, FL 32812

(407) 249-6330

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1139^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,864

Students who attend Dover Shores Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Roberto Clemente Middle
High:	William R Boone High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 385

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.5%

White:

22.9%

African American:

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dover Shores Elementary ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 84^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.04. (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 Dover Shores Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.5%), White (22.9%), African American (13.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dover Shores Elementary is 14.8, which is the 48^th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Dover Shores Elementary employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dover Shores Elementary is $12,864, which is the 40^th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dover Shores Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	52.84	820^th	1688	51.4%
2007	40.40	1129^th	1786	36.8%
2008	41.96	1100^th	1789	38.5%
2009	34.83	1303^rd	1847	29.5%
2010	40.27	1230^th	1919	35.9%
2011	27.68	1538^th	1985	22.5%
2012	36.15	1295^th	1984	34.7%
2013	45.43	1108^th	2029	45.4%
2014	34.42	1403^rd	2064	32.0%
2016	32.71	1446^th	2087	30.7%
2017	54.33	950^th	2112	55.0%
2018	40.99	1270^th	2118	40.0%
2019	47.03	1151^st	2182	47.3%
2021	43.88	1216^th	2247	45.9%
2022	44.66	1205^th	2219	45.7%
2023	51.36	1069^th	2240	52.3%
2024	48.04	1139^th	2256	49.5%

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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 Shores Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	500	119	4	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	668
1989	434	94	4	69	2	n/a	n/a	0	603
1990	465	83	8	88	2	n/a	n/a	0	646
1991	455	94	8	89	3	n/a	n/a	0	649
1992	494	110	17	101	1	n/a	n/a	0	723
1993	487	113	16	127	0	n/a	n/a	0	743
1994	465	121	17	129	0	n/a	n/a	0	732
1995	502	146	10	219	0	n/a	n/a	0	877
1996	502	146	10	219	0	n/a	n/a	0	877
1997	482	195	9	225	3	n/a	n/a	0	914
1998	449	196	9	238	2	n/a	n/a	0	894
1999	391	164	10	217	0	n/a	n/a	0	782
2000	377	172	8	249	1	n/a	n/a	0	807
2001	346	157	8	246	2	n/a	n/a	0	759
2002	322	124	14	270	3	n/a	n/a	0	733
2003	322	124	14	270	3	n/a	n/a	0	733
2004	302	102	11	259	2	n/a	n/a	0	676
2005	305	147	8	270	1	n/a	n/a	0	731
2006	272	123	7	286	1	n/a	n/a	0	689
2007	262	107	8	281	2	n/a	n/a	20	680
2008	251	108	7	255	0	n/a	n/a	18	639
2009	223	97	6	240	0	n/a	n/a	19	585
2010	208	89	6	262	0	n/a	n/a	19	584
2011	181	94	5	290	0	1	14	0	585
2012	185	121	8	320	1	2	13	0	650
2013	154	126	6	294	1	2	11	0	594
2014	145	132	4	339	0	2	21	0	643
2015	146	117	5	321	1	1	20	0	611
2016	123	112	8	304	1	1	19	0	568
2017	96	93	9	286	3	2	10	0	499
2018	89	46	6	225	0	2	12	0	380
2019	88	55	6	258	0	2	9	0	418
2020	93	57	7	303	0	1	5	0	466
2021	79	41	8	252	0	1	3	0	384
2022	86	57	6	247	1	0	3	0	400
2023	87	52	6	247	0	0	2	0	394
2024	88	51	5	233	1	1	6	0	385

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 Shores Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	668	34.0	19.6	20.5
1989	603	33.0	18.2	25.9
1990	646	33.0	19.5	27.1
1991	649	37.0	17.5	31.6
1992	723	37.0	19.5	0.7
1993	743	34.0	21.9	3.6
1994	732	37.0	19.8	16
1995	877	41.0	21.4	40.5
1996	877	41.0	21.4	40.5
1997	914	49.0	18.7	43
1998	894	52.0	17.2	40.4
1999	782	52.0	15.0	57.9
2000	807	46.0	17.5	61.6
2001	759	46.0	16.5	61.5
2002	733	45.0	16.3	60.2
2003	733	45.0	16.3	60.2
2004	676	41.0	16.5	61.2
2005	731	46.0	15.9	65.9
2006	689	41.0	16.8	64
2007	680	45.0	15.1	62.6
2008	639	46.0	13.9	63.1
2009	585	39.9	15.0	69.1
2010	584	37.0	15.7	70.4
2011	585	40.0	14.6	73.3
2012	650	41.0	15.8	71.4
2013	594	40.0	14.8	74.6
2014	643	40.0	16.0	76.4
2015	611	42.0	14.5	76.1
2016	568	38.0	14.9	99.5
2017	499	35.0	14.2	99.4
2018	380	29.0	13.1	66.3
2019	418	27.0	15.4	62
2020	466	30.0	15.5	81.5
2021	384	30.0	12.8	59.1
2022	400	26.0	15.3	64
2023	394	27.0	14.5	61.2
2024	385	26.0	14.8	67

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 Shores Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	668	34.0	19.6	20.5
1989	603	33.0	18.2	25.9
1990	646	33.0	19.5	27.1
1991	649	37.0	17.5	31.6
1992	723	37.0	19.5	0.7
1993	743	34.0	21.9	3.6
1994	732	37.0	19.8	16
1995	877	41.0	21.4	40.5
1996	877	41.0	21.4	40.5
1997	914	49.0	18.7	43
1998	894	52.0	17.2	40.4
1999	782	52.0	15.0	57.9
2000	807	46.0	17.5	61.6
2001	759	46.0	16.5	61.5
2002	733	45.0	16.3	60.2
2003	733	45.0	16.3	60.2
2004	676	41.0	16.5	61.2
2005	731	46.0	15.9	65.9
2006	689	41.0	16.8	64
2007	680	45.0	15.1	62.6
2008	639	46.0	13.9	63.1
2009	585	39.9	15.0	69.1
2010	584	37.0	15.7	70.4
2011	585	40.0	14.6	73.3
2012	650	41.0	15.8	71.4
2013	594	40.0	14.8	74.6
2014	643	40.0	16.0	76.4
2015	611	42.0	14.5	76.1
2016	568	38.0	14.9	99.5
2017	499	35.0	14.2	99.4
2018	380	29.0	13.1	66.3
2019	418	27.0	15.4	62
2020	466	30.0	15.5	81.5
2021	384	30.0	12.8	59.1
2022	400	26.0	15.3	64
2023	394	27.0	14.5	61.2
2024	385	26.0	14.8	67

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 Shores Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,477 (13.2%)	$9,718 (86.8%)	$11,195
2019	$634 (6.1%)	$9,845 (93.9%)	$10,479
2020	$1,074 (10.4%)	$9,286 (89.6%)	$10,361
2021	$2,194 (17.3%)	$10,515 (82.7%)	$12,710
2022	$3,102 (24.0%)	$9,819 (76.0%)	$12,922
2023	$2,951 (22.9%)	$9,914 (77.1%)	$12,864

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dover Shores Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1151^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1069^th of 2240 Elementary schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dover Shores Elementary)	48	61	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dover Shores Elementary)	53	64	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dover Shores Elementary)	53	55	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dover Shores Elementary)	59	63	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dover Shores Elementary)	55	37	18%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dover Shores Elementary)	60	35	25%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Dover Shores Elementary)	60	44	16%
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
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	418	394	5.7%
African American	55	52	5.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	258	247	4.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	88	87	1.1%
Two or More Races	9	2	77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62%	61.2%	0.8%

Schools Near Dover Shores 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dover Shores Elementary	Public	K-5	1200 Gaston Foster Rd	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6330	385	26	14.8	67.0%	88 (22.9%)	51 (13.2%)	233 (60.5%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	48	1139^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.5%		51.4	1069^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.3%	70	40.0	53.0	49.0				46.0	62.0	63.0				58.0				$12,864	$2,951	$9,914
Passport Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	5221 Curry Ford Rd	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 658-9900	181	12	15.0	66.9%	17 (9.4%)	7 (3.9%)	153 (84.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	27.5	1699^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.7%		36	1439^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.8%	260	47.0	45.0	45.0	64.0	55.0	77.0	37.0	36.0	32.0	45.0	64.0	68.0	14.0	36.0		77.0	$9,876	$821	$9,055
Ucp Downtown Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	4680 Lake Underhill Rd	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	179	15	11.9	55.3%	21 (11.7%)	25 (14.0%)	121 (67.6%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.8%)	1.2	2242^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	0.6%					(n/a)	15.0	0.0					23.0	0.0									$21,775	$00	$21,775
Azalea Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Carol Ave	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6909	474	33	14.3	79.1%	124 (26.2%)	37 (7.8%)	283 (59.7%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	39.7	1350^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.2%		45	1209^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.0%	141	48.0	42.0	47.0				53.0	48.0	50.0				57.0				$14,034	$3,838	$10,196
Lake Como School	Public	PK, KG-8	2450 E Gore St	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 897-6420	887	61	14.5	50.8%	314 (35.4%)	188 (21.2%)	333 (37.5%)	13 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.1%)	59.4	875^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.2%		50.3	1090^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.3%	215	54.0	56.0	59.0	60.0	45.0	49.0	66.0	64.0	54.0	54.0	29.0	70.0	64.0	43.0	71.0	64.0	$11,403	$1,736	$9,667
Engelwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5985 La Costa Dr	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6340	532	39	13.6	71.4%	55 (10.3%)	37 (7.0%)	433 (81.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	23.2	1820^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.3%		17.6	1969^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.1%	149	26.0	36.0	45.0				34.0	43.0	47.0				50.0				$12,522	$3,419	$9,102
Conway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4100 Lake Margaret Dr	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6310	449	40	11.2	67.9%	86 (19.2%)	66 (14.7%)	263 (58.6%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.2%)	39.6	1352^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	40.1%		33	1523^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	32.0%	171	58.0	48.0	42.0				59.0	46.0	46.0				43.0				$14,491	$3,433	$11,057
Chickasaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6900 Autumnvale Dr	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6300	527	34	15.5	73.6%	59 (11.2%)	36 (6.8%)	405 (76.9%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.0%)	44.4	1234^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.3%		29.1	1634^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.1%	400	58.0	35.0	58.0				62.0	40.0	45.0				60.0				$12,682	$2,835	$9,847
Lake George Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4101 Gatlin Ave	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 737-1430	468	31	15.0	57.3%	77 (16.5%)	89 (19.0%)	280 (59.8%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	34.4	1504^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.3%		41.1	1300^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.0%	204	46.0	33.0	49.0				66.0	39.0	40.0				46.0				$13,640	$3,141	$10,499
Ventura Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 Woodgate Blvd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6400	581	34	17.0	64.0%	47 (8.1%)	81 (13.9%)	431 (74.2%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.4%)	28.4	1667^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.1%		26.1	1715^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.4%	48	44.0	41.0	46.0				42.0	50.0	38.0				41.0				$12,719	$2,583	$10,135

Frequently Asked Questions about Dover Shores Elementary

What schools do graduates of Dover Shores Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dover Shores Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roberto Clemente Middle
High : William R Boone High

Is Dover Shores Elementary a good school?

Dover Shores Elementary ranks 1139^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dover Shores Elementary?

Students at Dover Shores Elementary are 61% Hispanic, 23% White, 13% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Dover Shores Elementary in?

Orange

How many students attend Dover Shores Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 385 students attended Dover Shores Elementary.

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