DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in DOVER, FL with about 663 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 3035 Nelson Ave in Dover, Florida, is a public school operating under the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Serving the local community in eastern Hillsborough County, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in elementary grade levels, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and fundamental literacy and numeracy skills within a structured classroom environment.

As part of one of the largest school districts in the nation, Dover Elementary benefits from the district’s standardized curriculum and administrative support systems. The school functions as a hub for its local neighborhood, aiming to foster a safe and supportive learning environment that prepares students for their eventual transition to middle school. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through the official Hillsborough County Public Schools website.

For more information, contact DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (813) 757-9457 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3035 NELSON AVE
DOVER, FL 33527-5151
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DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DOVER, FL with about 663 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HILLSBOROUGH
Total Students:
663
Teachers:
51
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 663 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.3%
White
8.0%
Black or African American
0.5%
Two or more races
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.