Dover Elementary

Summary:

Dover Elementary is a public elementary school in Richardson, Texas, serving 518 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Richardson Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 403 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.

Dover Elementary faces significant challenges compared to its surrounding schools and district/state averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly lower than the Richardson ISD and Texas state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25% of 3rd graders at Dover Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 52.47% for Richardson ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school's performance is particularly low in STAAR Science, with only 10.45% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 34.06% for Richardson ISD and 26.29% for Texas. As a result, Dover Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking of 3762 out of 4675 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Dover Elementary to other nearby schools in the Richardson ISD, it becomes clear that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance and student demographics. For example, Greenwood Hills Elementary, located just 1.76 miles away, has significantly higher STAAR test scores and a higher 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Similarly, the Math/Science/Technical Magnet and Arapaho Classical Magnet schools, both within a 2-mile radius, have exceptional academic performance and are ranked among the top elementary schools in Texas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 700 Dover Dr
       Richardson, TX  75080-6709


(469) 593-4200

District: Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3762nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,130 Help


Students who attend Dover Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet
High:    Richardson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  496

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.9%
African American:
7.9%
White:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dover Elementary ranks worse than 80.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 32nd among 40 ranked elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.9%), African American (7.9%), White (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dover Elementary is 13.4, which is the 13th best among 40 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dover Elementary is $11,130, which is the 20th highest among 40 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dover Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover Elementary 3762nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Dover Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Richardson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Richardson Independent School District (Isd) 403rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dover Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.33 2785th 3465 19.6%
2005 52.97 1878th 3475 46.0%
2006 50.27 2042nd 3476 41.3%
2007 47.02 2354th 3724 36.8%
2008 76.54 675th 3768 82.1%
2009 86.11 147th 3884 96.2%
2010 79.08 518th 3937 86.8%
2011 71.40 1089th 4095 73.4%
2012 70.82 1096th 4206 73.9%
2013 63.03 1555th 4221 63.2%
2014 57.94 1883rd 4260 55.8%
2015 42.28 2736th 4320 36.7%
2016 46.21 2486th 4286 42.0%
2017 49.50 1999th 4329 53.8%
2018 49.40 2019th 4359 53.7%
2019 34.10 3087th 4479 31.1%
2021 29.87 3176th 4578 30.6%
2022 21.43 3861st 4581 15.7%
2023 21.49 3911th 4647 15.8%
2024 24.78 3762nd 4675 19.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.20 1856th 3226 42.5%
2019 36.65 2295th 3333 31.1%
2021 39.96 2079th 3446 39.7%
2022 32.42 2642nd 3487 24.2%
2023 37.97 2365th 3556 33.5%
2024 32.01 2654th 3638 27.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.80 1653rd 3558 53.5%
2019 35.46 2391st 3684 35.1%
2021 20.40 3555th 3799 6.4%
2022 20.59 3653rd 3952 7.6%
2023 23.29 3578th 4086 12.4%
2024 14.08 4101st 4261 3.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.85 1444th 4264 66.1%
2019 46.29 2332nd 4309 45.9%
2021 44.93 2390th 4451 46.3%
2022 29.85 3527th 4477 21.2%
2023 34.56 3250th 4521 28.1%
2024 30.21 3551st 4560 22.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Dover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.17 2225th 4306 48.3%
2019 38.19 2798th 4348 35.6%
2021 31.27 3114th 4499 30.8%
2022 24.85 3743rd 4561 17.9%
2023 27.57 3567th 4588 22.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.01 1787th 3106 42.5%
2019 58.24 1606th 3184 49.6%
2021 27.30 2408th 3006 19.9%
2022 41.98 2154th 2958 27.2%
2023 53.68 1760th 2980 40.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Dover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.94 1824th 4240 57.0%
2019 45.30 2304th 4295 46.4%
2021 45.81 2130th 4331 50.8%
2022 37.13 3012th 4461 32.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Dover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.93 1902nd 4319 56.0%
2019 31.34 3237th 4357 25.7%
2021 29.99 3185th 4498 29.2%
2022 20.97 3925th 4563 14.0%
2023 17.98 4106th 4585 10.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Dover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.25 490th 2483 80.3%
2019 55.10 946th 2515 62.4%
2021 52.47 964th 2444 60.6%
2022 33.23 1746th 2421 27.9%
2023 41.39 1404th 2443 42.5%
2024 48.71 1143rd 2421 52.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Dover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.93 1830th 4168 56.1%
2019 35.32 2938th 4188 29.8%
2021 34.90 2923rd 4329 32.5%
2022 26.98 3576th 4376 18.3%
2023 26.51 3569th 4401 18.9%
2024 27.41 3561st 4431 19.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Dover Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.77 1270th 3127 59.4%
2019 56.22 1319th 3142 58.0%
2021 38.46 2004th 3082 35.0%
2022 43.43 1875th 3082 39.2%
2024 26.47 2528th 3078 17.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, January 22, 2010

Open Quote Great school that has been a well kept secret. Within top 6% of all Texas schools. The neighborhood is rediscovering Dover and our children have been very well served there. The Blue Ribbon status will put Dover on the map. If Dover was a stock, it would be in a strong "Buy" position. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Open Quote Dover is an excellent elementary school that has overcome many challenges during the past few years. We earned the State's highest rating of "Exemplary" for the 2008-2009 school year and we were just nominated by the Texas Education Agency as a U.S Department of Education Blue Ribbon School. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dover Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 193 141 118 30 2 n/a n/a 0 484
1989 199 187 107 49 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1990 193 211 87 45 3 n/a n/a 0 539
1991 206 208 96 52 3 n/a n/a 0 565
1992 211 204 101 66 2 n/a n/a 0 584
1993 192 224 79 86 1 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 189 230 72 108 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1995 138 82 34 72 2 n/a n/a 0 328
1996 138 82 34 72 2 n/a n/a 0 328
1997 137 81 41 69 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 164 64 48 90 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1999 127 51 46 204 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2000 112 68 40 227 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2001 114 80 27 223 3 n/a n/a 0 447
2002 78 74 26 298 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2003 78 74 26 298 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2004 54 73 23 373 3 n/a n/a 0 526
2005 46 77 19 416 2 n/a n/a 0 560
2006 31 60 14 483 2 n/a n/a 0 590
2007 26 52 8 366 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2008 31 44 6 402 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2009 24 37 12 417 1 n/a n/a 0 491
2010 29 30 12 457 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2011 29 13 5 536 1 1 6 0 591
2012 27 30 6 559 3 0 4 0 629
2013 18 48 4 560 4 0 6 0 640
2014 22 26 4 569 7 0 6 0 634
2015 39 35 5 572 7 0 4 0 662
2016 36 33 8 562 5 0 5 0 649
2017 44 30 6 516 5 1 9 0 611
2018 48 41 9 491 4 0 7 0 600
2019 33 46 12 495 3 1 5 0 595
2020 32 57 12 491 1 0 7 0 600
2021 35 77 7 413 2 0 4 0 538
2022 33 75 2 430 1 0 6 0 547
2023 19 68 5 423 1 0 2 0 518
2024 20 39 0 436 0 0 1 0 496

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 Dover Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 484 34.0 14.2 n/a
1989 543 n/a n/a n/a
1990 539 39.0 13.8 n/a
1991 565 39.1 14.4 n/a
1992 584 38.1 15.3 40.8
1993 582 39.0 14.9 60.1
1994 600 35.5 16.9 44.2
1995 328 22.5 14.6 37.2
1996 328 22.5 14.6 37.2
1997 328 22.6 14.5 37.2
1998 366 24.5 14.9 29.8
1999 428 30.0 14.3 47
2000 447 31.8 14.1 51
2001 447 31.7 14.1 54.8
2002 476 31.1 15.3 62.8
2003 476 31.1 15.3 62.8
2004 526 32.5 16.2 72.2
2005 560 35.4 15.8 80.5
2006 590 39.7 14.9 83.4
2007 454 35.9 12.6 81.7
2008 484 36.9 13.1 84.9
2009 491 35.9 13.7 84.1
2010 528 37.3 14.1 88.4
2011 591 35.8 16.4 89
2012 629 37.0 16.9 90.6
2013 640 36.6 17.4 89.1
2014 634 37.1 17.0 88
2015 662 40.0 16.5 89.1
2016 649 41.0 15.8 84.7
2017 611 39.9 15.2 82.8
2018 600 40.0 14.9 84.3
2019 595 40.8 14.5 86.9
2020 600 39.6 15.1 88.3
2021 538 47.3 11.3 84.4
2022 547 46.2 11.8 90.7
2023 518 42.1 12.2 94
2024 496 36.9 13.4 95.2

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 Dover Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 484 34.0 14.2 n/a
1989 543 n/a n/a n/a
1990 539 39.0 13.8 n/a
1991 565 39.1 14.4 n/a
1992 584 38.1 15.3 40.8
1993 582 39.0 14.9 60.1
1994 600 35.5 16.9 44.2
1995 328 22.5 14.6 37.2
1996 328 22.5 14.6 37.2
1997 328 22.6 14.5 37.2
1998 366 24.5 14.9 29.8
1999 428 30.0 14.3 47
2000 447 31.8 14.1 51
2001 447 31.7 14.1 54.8
2002 476 31.1 15.3 62.8
2003 476 31.1 15.3 62.8
2004 526 32.5 16.2 72.2
2005 560 35.4 15.8 80.5
2006 590 39.7 14.9 83.4
2007 454 35.9 12.6 81.7
2008 484 36.9 13.1 84.9
2009 491 35.9 13.7 84.1
2010 528 37.3 14.1 88.4
2011 591 35.8 16.4 89
2012 629 37.0 16.9 90.6
2013 640 36.6 17.4 89.1
2014 634 37.1 17.0 88
2015 662 40.0 16.5 89.1
2016 649 41.0 15.8 84.7
2017 611 39.9 15.2 82.8
2018 600 40.0 14.9 84.3
2019 595 40.8 14.5 86.9
2020 600 39.6 15.1 88.3
2021 538 47.3 11.3 84.4
2022 547 46.2 11.8 90.7
2023 518 42.1 12.2 94
2024 496 36.9 13.4 95.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dover Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,414 (15.8%) $7,528 (84.2%) $8,942
2020 $1,693 (18.2%) $7,624 (81.8%) $9,318
2021 $1,549 (13.9%) $9,581 (86.1%) $11,130

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dover Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3087th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3911th of 4647 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dover Elementary)4431
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dover Elementary)4526
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5448
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Dover Elementary)2930
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))3023
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dover Elementary)4050
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))3216
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Dover Elementary)2621
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4551
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dover Elementary)3619
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Dover Elementary)1413
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))1314
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dover Elementary)1013
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))128
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Dover Elementary)4339
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5357
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dover Elementary)5032
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5957
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Dover Elementary)4425
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Dover Elementary)1942
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4355
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dover Elementary)3722
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5950
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students595518
 12.9%
African American4668
 47.8%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian125
 58.3%
Hispanic495423
 14.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3319
 42.4%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.9%94%
 7.1%


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Dover Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.5% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Dover Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 496 students attended Dover Elementary.


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