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Nelson Elementary School
Dover, Florida · Grades PreK to 5 · Hillsborough
Public school
About Nelson Elementary School
Nelson Elementary School is a public school in Dover, Florida, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 630 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.5 students per teacher. Hillsborough School District runs 285 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Hillsborough County. Families comparing options will find 27 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 5413 Durant Rd, Dover, FL 33527 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (813) 651-2120 |
| School district | Hillsborough |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 630 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 36 |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Hillsborough County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120087004090). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Nelson Elementary School serve?
Nelson Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend Nelson Elementary School?
Nelson Elementary School reported 630 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Elementary School?
About 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 630 students and 36 teachers in federal data.
Is Nelson Elementary School a public or charter school?
Nelson Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Nelson Elementary School in?
Nelson Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/hillsborough-school-district/
Where is Nelson Elementary School located?
Nelson Elementary School is at 5413 Durant Rd, Dover, FL 33527. The phone number is (813) 651-2120.
How many other schools are near Nelson Elementary School?
There are 27 other schools within 5 miles of Nelson Elementary School in our directory.
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