Nelson Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025-26)

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Nelson Elementary School

5413 Durant Rd
Dover, FL 33527

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Top 50%

Serving 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nelson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 683 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
: Top 50% in FL
: 57% (Top 50%)
: 51% (Top 50%)
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Nelson Elementary School's student population of 683 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Nelson Elementary School
Pre-K	34
Kind	90
1	115
2	93
3	109
4	122
5	120

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Total Students

683 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Nelson Elementary School
2023	719
2022	697
2021	708
2020	802
2019	802
2018	830
2017	830
2016	831
2015	838
2014	779
2013	784
2012	802
2011	832
2010	894
2009	903
2008	928
2007	912
2006	898
2005	839

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Nelson Elementary School
2023	38
2022	40
2021	54
2020	54
2019	54
2018	60
2017	60
2016	59
2015	60
2014	59
2013	59
2012	58
2011	62
2010	64
2009	70
2008	68
2007	56
2006	51
2005	44

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School Calendar

School Motto

Home of the Eagles!

School Mascot

Eagles

School Rankings

Nelson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Nelson Elementary School is 0.69, 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.

This School

State Level (FL)

#1488 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Nelson Elementary School
2023	#1488
2022	#1560
2021	#1771
2019	#1220
2018	#1454
2017	#1337
2016	#1186
2015	#1194
2013	#1186
2012	#975
2011	#501

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57%

52%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Nelson Elementary School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	57%	52%	52%
2022	56%	52%	52%
2021	50%	48%	47%
2019	63%	59%	55%
2018	58%	58%	55%
2017	62%	57%	54%
2016	64%	54%	52%
2015	65%	53%	53%
2013	62%	58%	55%
2012	63%	57%	54%
2011	83%	68%	66%

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51%

52%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Nelson Elementary School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2022	51%	52%	51%
2021	47%	52%	50%
2019	62%	56%	54%
2018	58%	55%	55%
2017	56%	54%	52%
2016	55%	52%	50%
2015	53%	53%	51%
2014	68%	58%	56%
2013	62%	58%	55%
2012	66%	57%	55%
2011	79%	62%	60%

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40-44%

52%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Nelson Elementary School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2022	42%	52%	50%
2021	42%	51%	49%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Nelson Elementary School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	19:1	17:1	17:1
2022	17:1	16:1	17:1
2021	13:1	16:1	16:1
2020	15:1	16:1	16:1
2019	15:1	16:1	16:1
2018	14:1	16:1	14:1
2017	14:1	15:1	14:1
2016	14:1	16:1	14:1
2015	14:1	16:1	14:1
2014	13:1	15:1	14:1
2013	13:1	15:1	14:1
2012	14:1	15:1	14:1
2011	14:1	15:1	15:1
2010	14:1	15:1	14:1
2009	13:1	14:1	14:1
2008	14:1	15:1	15:1
2007	16:1	16:1	19:1
2006	18:1	16:1	18:1
2005	19:1	16:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Nelson Elementary School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	4%	3%	5%
2022	4%	3%	4%
2021	4%	3%	4%
2020	1%	3%	4%
2019	1%	3%	4%
2018	1%	4%	4%
2017	1%	4%	4%
2016	1%	3%	4%
2015	2%	3%	3%
2014	2%	3%	4%
2013	3%	3%	4%
2012	3%	3%	4%
2011	3%	3%	4%
2010	4%	4%	5%
2009	6%	4%	5%
2008	6%	3%	5%
2007	6%	3%	5%
2006	4%	2%	3%
2005	3%	3%	4%

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Hispanic

37%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Nelson Elementary School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	36%	37%	38%
2022	38%	36%	38%
2021	35%	35%	37%
2020	34%	34%	37%
2019	34%	34%	37%
2018	33%	32%	36%
2017	33%	32%	36%
2016	33%	32%	35%
2015	31%	31%	35%
2014	36%	30%	34%
2013	33%	29%	33%
2012	32%	29%	33%
2011	31%	28%	32%
2010	27%	27%	30%
2009	27%	26%	30%
2008	25%	26%	29%
2007	23%	25%	28%
2006	23%	24%	28%
2005	19%	23%	26%

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Black

14%

21%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Nelson Elementary School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	12%	21%	22%
2022	12%	21%	22%
2021	13%	22%	22%
2020	12%	22%	22%
2019	12%	22%	22%
2018	13%	22%	22%
2017	13%	22%	22%
2016	12%	23%	22%
2015	11%	23%	22%
2014	12%	23%	21%
2013	13%	23%	21%
2012	11%	23%	21%
2011	10%	23%	21%
2010	11%	24%	23%
2009	12%	24%	23%
2008	14%	24%	23%
2007	11%	24%	23%
2006	12%	24%	23%
2005	12%	24%	23%

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White

39%

35%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Nelson Elementary School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	39%	35%	30%
2022	39%	36%	31%
2021	41%	36%	32%
2020	48%	37%	33%
2019	48%	37%	33%
2018	47%	39%	34%
2017	47%	39%	34%
2016	48%	39%	35%
2015	49%	40%	36%
2014	44%	41%	37%
2013	46%	42%	38%
2012	50%	42%	39%
2011	51%	43%	39%
2010	55%	45%	42%
2009	55%	46%	42%
2008	55%	47%	43%
2007	57%	48%	44%
2006	60%	50%	46%
2005	65%	50%	47%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Nelson Elementary School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	8%	4%	5%
2022	7%	4%	5%
2021	7%	4%	5%
2020	5%	4%	4%
2019	5%	4%	4%
2018	6%	3%	4%
2017	6%	3%	4%
2016	6%	3%	4%
2015	7%	3%	4%
2014	6%	3%	4%
2013	5%	3%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.69

0.70

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Nelson Elementary School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	0.70	0.70	0.72
2022	0.69	0.70	0.72
2021	0.69	0.70	0.72
2020	0.64	0.70	0.71
2019	0.64	0.70	0.71
2018	0.66	0.70	0.71
2017	0.66	0.70	0.71
2016	0.65	0.70	0.71
2015	0.65	0.70	0.70
2014	0.67	0.69	0.71
2013	0.67	0.69	0.71
2012	0.64	0.69	0.70
2011	0.64	0.69	0.70
2010	0.63	0.69	0.68
2009	0.64	0.69	0.67
2008	0.64	0.68	0.67
2007	0.63	0.67	0.67
2006	0.57	0.64	0.66
2005	0.53	0.65	0.66

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

48%

47%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Nelson Elementary School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	49%	49%	46%
2022	52%	50%	50%
2021	57%	50%	52%
2020	51%	50%	52%
2019	51%	50%	52%
2018	53%	53%	52%
2017	53%	53%	52%
2016	54%	48%	48%
2015	52%	53%	54%
2014	50%	52%	53%
2013	42%	51%	50%
2012	43%	50%	49%
2011	38%	49%	48%
2010	31%	45%	45%
2009	31%	40%	41%
2008	26%	36%	38%
2007	24%	36%	39%
2006	25%	37%	41%
2005	26%	39%	43%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Nelson Elementary School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	5%	4%	5%
2022	6%	3%	5%
2021	7%	4%	7%
2020	9%	6%	7%
2019	9%	6%	7%
2018	8%	5%	5%
2017	8%	5%	5%
2016	5%	4%	4%
2015	9%	5%	5%
2014	9%	6%	7%
2013	11%	7%	7%
2012	9%	7%	8%
2011	11%	7%	8%
2010	14%	9%	9%
2009	13%	9%	10%
2008	13%	9%	10%
2007	14%	9%	10%
2006	11%	9%	9%
2005	10%	9%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Hillsborough School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Eagles

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nelson Elementary School's ranking?

Nelson Elementary School is ranked #1488 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.

What schools are Nelson Elementary School often compared to?

Nelson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lithia Springs Elementary School, Cimino Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Nelson Elementary School?

683 students attend Nelson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of Nelson Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Nelson Elementary School?

Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.

What grades does Nelson Elementary School offer ?

Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Nelson Elementary School part of?

Nelson Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.

In what neighborhood is Nelson Elementary School located?

Nelson Elementary School is located in the East County Civic Group neighborhood of Dover, FL.

School Reviews

5 3/5/2015

My daughter is in the 5th grade and she has been going there since October 2013. I really like the school; I believe the teachers and staff work well with the parents and the teachers are very interested in seeing the children succeed. I wish this school went up to Middle school grades

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 683 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
: Top 50%
: 57% (Top 50%)
: 51% (Top 50%)
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education