Doby Elementary School

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Doby Elementary School ranks 1410 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Doby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Apollo Beach, Florida, serving around 550 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 45th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Doby Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White (43.27%) and Hispanic (28.73%) students, and a lower percentage of African American students (20%). However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8% in 2019-2020 to 35.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the 19.5% to 39.9% range at nearby schools like Apollo Beach Elementary and Dorothy C. York PK-8 Magnet School. Doby's test scores are also generally lower than the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages, with 3rd grade ELA proficiency at 48% compared to 51% for Hillsborough and 55% for Florida.

Despite these challenges, Doby Elementary has seen an increase in per-student spending, rising from $7,879 in 2019-2020 to $10,194 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the spending at some nearby schools like Summerfield Crossings Elementary ($8,215) and Corr Elementary ($8,879). This suggests a commitment to improving the school's performance and addressing the needs of its students, which may include the higher percentage of students from low-income families, as indicated by the 53.82% free and reduced-price lunch rate.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6720 Covington Garden Dr
Apollo Beach, FL 33572

(813) 672-5388

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1410^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,194

Students who attend Doby Elementary School usually attend:

High:

East Bay High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 618

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.2%

Hispanic:

27.7%

African American:

21.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Doby Elementary School ranks worse than 62.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 82^nd among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.77. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Doby Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.2%), Hispanic (27.7%), African American (21.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Doby Elementary School is 15.8. 94 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Doby Elementary School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Doby Elementary School is $10,194. 111 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Doby Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Doby Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	53.71	906^th	1847	50.9%
2010	63.24	754^th	1919	60.7%
2011	50.25	1042^nd	1985	47.5%
2012	51.05	974^th	1984	50.9%
2013	65.92	664^th	2029	67.3%
2014	65.30	694^th	2064	66.4%
2016	55.69	922^nd	2087	55.8%
2017	59.79	830^th	2112	60.7%
2018	63.21	751^st	2118	64.5%
2019	46.08	1175^th	2182	46.2%
2021	47.76	1140^th	2247	49.3%
2022	45.82	1164^th	2219	47.5%
2023	43.07	1250^th	2240	44.2%
2024	37.77	1410^th	2256	37.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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67%

33%

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Enrollment information for Doby Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	176	54	9	113	1	n/a	n/a	33	386
2008	222	67	15	113	2	n/a	n/a	37	456
2009	236	73	24	124	0	n/a	n/a	39	496
2010	423	102	7	94	1	n/a	n/a	11	638
2011	425	106	11	128	1	0	24	0	695
2012	430	118	18	147	3	0	20	0	736
2013	391	116	19	171	3	1	24	0	725
2014	416	128	24	220	1	2	33	0	824
2015	400	108	23	230	1	0	46	0	808
2016	398	123	25	246	2	0	51	0	845
2017	401	132	23	234	3	0	61	0	854
2018	367	114	16	222	1	0	69	0	789
2019	361	111	11	217	0	0	67	0	767
2020	396	151	10	217	0	2	55	0	831
2021	336	108	8	155	0	2	41	0	650
2022	360	121	10	183	0	1	34	0	709
2023	238	110	10	158	0	3	31	0	550
2024	236	135	13	171	1	1	61	0	618

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Doby Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	386	19.0	20.3	51.8
2008	456	34.5	13.2	38.9
2009	496	43.2	12.1	48.4
2010	638	46.0	13.8	45.5
2011	695	53.5	12.9	49.9
2012	736	54.9	13.4	48.9
2013	725	57.0	12.7	50.2
2014	824	63.0	13.0	49.3
2015	808	65.0	12.4	46.5
2016	845	66.0	12.8	45.1
2017	854	65.0	13.1	43.3
2018	789	58.0	13.6	52.5
2019	767	49.5	15.4	46.9
2020	831	50.0	16.6	45
2021	650	47.5	13.6	44.9
2022	709	44.5	15.9	38.2
2023	550	36.0	15.2	53.8
2024	618	39.0	15.8	48.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Doby Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	386	19.0	20.3	51.8
2008	456	34.5	13.2	38.9
2009	496	43.2	12.1	48.4
2010	638	46.0	13.8	45.5
2011	695	53.5	12.9	49.9
2012	736	54.9	13.4	48.9
2013	725	57.0	12.7	50.2
2014	824	63.0	13.0	49.3
2015	808	65.0	12.4	46.5
2016	845	66.0	12.8	45.1
2017	854	65.0	13.1	43.3
2018	789	58.0	13.6	52.5
2019	767	49.5	15.4	46.9
2020	831	50.0	16.6	45
2021	650	47.5	13.6	44.9
2022	709	44.5	15.9	38.2
2023	550	36.0	15.2	53.8
2024	618	39.0	15.8	48.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Doby Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$329 (4.1%)	$7,613 (95.9%)	$7,942
2019	$258 (3.3%)	$7,644 (96.7%)	$7,901
2020	$397 (5.0%)	$7,481 (94.9%)	$7,879
2021	$862 (9.4%)	$8,271 (90.6%)	$9,133
2022	$1,016 (11.6%)	$7,707 (88.3%)	$8,724
2023	$1,850 (18.1%)	$8,344 (81.9%)	$10,194

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Doby Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1175^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1250^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Doby Elementary School)	70	53	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Doby Elementary School)	51	52	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Doby Elementary School)	59	50	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Doby Elementary School)	64	59	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Doby Elementary School)	49	51	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Doby Elementary School)	38	47	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Doby Elementary School)	49	52	3%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	767	550	28.3%
African American	111	110	0.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	10	9.1%
Hispanic	217	158	27.2%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	361	238	34.1%
Two or More Races	67	31	53.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.9%	53.8%	6.9%

Schools Near Doby Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Doby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6720 Covington Garden Dr	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5388	618	39	15.8	48.4%	236 (38.2%)	135 (21.8%)	171 (27.7%)	13 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	61 (9.9%)	37.8	1410^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.5%		43.1	1250^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.2%	160	48.0	33.0	48.0				59.0	43.0	52.0				52.0						$10,194	$1,850	$8,344
Corr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13020 Kings Lake Dr	Gibsonton	33534	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5345	647	45	14.5	66.0%	104 (16.1%)	177 (27.4%)	321 (49.6%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	30 (4.6%)	17.6	1965^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.9%		21.2	1864^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.8%	101	40.0	25.0	31.0				45.0	36.0	42.0				35.0						$12,088	$2,950	$9,138
Waterset Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	6540 Knowledge Ln	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 602-0622	1,164	64	18.1	41.6%	432 (37.1%)	225 (19.3%)	399 (34.3%)	22 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	80 (6.9%)	52.1	1042^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	53.8%		53.4	1009^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.0%	33	49.0	47.0	59.0	61.0	57.0	59.0	60.0	74.0	30.0	65.0	67.0	48.0	46.0	56.0	65.0		98.0	89.0	$9,368	$603	$8,766
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-8	5995 Covington Garden Drive	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 272-4000	1,420	93	15.3	29.3%	617 (43.5%)	276 (19.4%)	365 (25.7%)	40 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	118 (8.3%)	83.9	322^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	85.7%					(n/a)	68.0	72.0	68.0	78.0	70.0	61.0	79.0	72.0	69.0	92.0	29.0	76.0	68.0	56.0	90.0	100.0		78.0	$10,182	$1,694	$8,488
Belmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	14150 Gate Dancer Rd	Sun City Center	33573	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 535-7806	957	55	17.4	48.9%	196 (20.5%)	365 (38.1%)	292 (30.5%)	17 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (9.0%)	28.3	1672^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	25.9%		19.8	1900^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.2%	228	45.0	38.0	46.0				41.0	46.0	41.0				45.0						$8,924	$1,654	$7,271
Apollo Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Apollo Beach Blvd	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 671-5172	613	38	16.1	36.7%	338 (55.1%)	52 (8.5%)	175 (28.5%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.0%)	75.8	510^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.4%		80.2	406^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.9%	104	70.0	65.0	51.0				75.0	77.0	77.0				57.0						$10,323	$1,724	$8,598
Creekside Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	14020 Us Hwy 301 S	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 419-5340	773	41	18.8	52.4%	144 (18.6%)	259 (33.5%)	309 (40.0%)	16 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.7%)	57.2	919^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.3%		49	1124^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.8%	205	64.0	53.0	45.0	62.0	60.0	60.0	72.0	48.0	58.0	61.0	51.0	46.0	58.0	56.0	91.0		100.0	66.0	$8,069	$1,071	$6,998
Big Bend Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9906 Symmes Road	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 412-6111	19	1	19.0	36.8%	6 (31.6%)	4 (21.1%)	5 (26.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (21.1%)								(n/a)
Cypress Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4040 19th Ave NE	Ruskin	33573	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5167	984	54	18.3	64.4%	129 (13.1%)	335 (34.0%)	441 (44.8%)	17 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.2%)	29.1	1647^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.0%		34.6	1480^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.9%	167	48.0	41.0	38.0				57.0	49.0	41.0				30.0						$9,524	$2,043	$7,483
Summerfield Crossings Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11050 Fairway Meadow Dr	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5621	930	53	17.5	52.8%	190 (20.4%)	302 (32.5%)	331 (35.6%)	24 (2.6%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (8.4%)	26.5	1726^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.5%		27.1	1678^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.1%	48	39.0	40.0	46.0				48.0	41.0	37.0				43.0						$8,215	$1,684	$6,530

Frequently Asked Questions about Doby Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Doby Elementary School?

Students at Doby Elementary School are 38% White, 28% Hispanic, 22% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Doby Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Doby Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : East Bay High School

How many students attend Doby Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 618 students attended Doby Elementary School.

Is Doby Elementary School a good school?

Doby Elementary School ranks 1410^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Doby Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

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