DOVER SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DOVER SHORES ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ORANGE school district, located in ORLANDO, FL with about 380 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 29 teachers, DOVER SHORES ELEMENTARY 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 SHORES ELEMENTARY School, located in Orlando, Florida, serves as a neighborhood school within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. Situated on Gaston Foster Road, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding area. The school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, student growth, and the cultivation of essential social and learning skills during these critical formative years.

As an OCPS institution, DOVER SHORES ELEMENTARY benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of one of the largest school districts in the United States. The school’s administration and faculty prioritize fostering a collaborative culture between home and school, encouraging parent involvement to enhance the educational experience. Through its academic programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transition and long-term academic success, while maintaining a focus on the specific needs of the local Orlando community.

For more information, contact DOVER SHORES ELEMENTARY at (407) 249-6330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.