WARREN HOPE DAWSON ELEMENTARY

12961 BOGGY CREEK DR
RIVERVIEW, FL 33579

dawson.mysdhc.org/

948 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Warren Hope Dawson Elementary, located in the rapidly growing Riverview area of Hillsborough County, Florida, serves as a hub for its local suburban community. As part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the campus is designed to accommodate a diverse student population, providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic rigor, character development, and the foundational skills necessary for student success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and active engagement with the surrounding Boggy Creek community. By fostering a collaborative environment between students, teachers, and parents, Dawson Elementary emphasizes not only standardized curriculum objectives but also a supportive school culture. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, district rankings, or extracurricular opportunities can find detailed resources, calendars, and administrative contact information on their official school website.

948

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WARREN HOPE DAWSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	320
Black	152
Asian	15
Two or More	77
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
382 (40.3 %)
Hispanic
320 (33.8 %)
Black
152 (16.0 %)
Two or More
77 (8.1 %)
Asian
15 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)442-7396
Website:	http://dawson.mysdhc.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	948
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 149

Grade 1 155

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 165

Grade 4 153

Grade 5 153

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WARREN HOPE DAWSON ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	149
Grade 1	155
Grade 2	140
Grade 3	165
Grade 4	153
Grade 5	153

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WARREN HOPE DAWSON ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	466	49.2%
Male	482	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)