From Dover Elementary School, "The World's Best School is hidden among the dragons in Dover. Come experience the immersive experience of eating meals and performing fine arts in our newly renovated Dragon Hall cafeteria, painted to look like a castle. Hogwarts has nothing on us--get sorted into a house and compete for your house, representing each of our six core values, in our annual house competition. Magic happens everyday here in our classrooms, with the best teachers in the world, providing research-based instruction so every child is ready to succeed as a lifelong learner. Every morning starts with a dance party at our entrance gate. We also have the world's best students! Come visit us and see why Dover is known as the World's Best School!"
Serving 530 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower 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 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dover Elementary School serves the northeast part of Dover, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 8.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dover Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dover Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2326 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Hispanic
93%
38%
Black
2%
21%
White
5%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 #2326 out of 3,662 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?
48% 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?
530 students attend Dover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dover Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dover Elementary School?
Dover Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dover Elementary School offer ?
Dover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover Elementary School part of?
Dover Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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