Dover Elementary School is a Richardson Independent School District public school. The school serves prekindergarten through sixth grade students. The campus is located in west Richardson near the Richardson High School Softball Stadium, off Dover Drive. Students love attending Dover Elementary for many reasons.
Teachers at Dover Elementary use modern teaching methods to help students’ academic achievement. There is an emphasis on learning with technology. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade have access to their own full-sized iPad to complete their coursework.
The prekindergarten curriculum focuses on teaching students social skills and preparing them for kindergarten. Kindergarten through sixth grade curriculum focuses on core courses, including reading and mathematics. Core classes also focus on science and social studies. Students take weekly fine arts and physical education courses. All classes follow the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards.
Dover Elementary is home of the Dover Dolphins. The school has an active Parent Teacher Association which provides resources to the students and staff. The group also sponsors several community events and fundraisers throughout the school year.
Following elementary school at Dover Elementary, students continue their education at one of the junior high schools in the Richardson Learning Community feeder pattern.
Dover Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
700 Dover Dr,
Richardson, TX
Richardson Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Brona C Hudson
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.9%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
359:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Hispanic
81.7%
Black
13.1%
White
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/23/2020
Principal Balch made my experience at this school very negative. She is horrible to work with.
6/21/2018
This school is phenomenal, I cannot say this enough times. They do what they can with their curriculum (which is controlled by the school board, so if you ever read a review where a parent complains about what a child learns at the school, that's not on any one school/teacher's shoulders), and are c...
8/4/2017
Overall our experiences have been really positive. There is a warm happy atmosphere in the school. Students, staff and the parents I see all have smiles and positive attitudes concerning the school. My child loves going to Dover and she is getting a challenging education.
6/7/2017
The faculty and staff work tirelessly to give our kids the best experience possible. They really do a great job.
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$152K - $1.7M
Homes For Sale
41
Average Home Value
$468,293
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
42%
Average Household Income
$98,043
% of College Grads
36.1%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,765 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
52.0%
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Parks in this Area
Cottonwood Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Bush Central Barkway
- Dog Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Woodland Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Heights Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Durham Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Northrich Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
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Dover Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Richardson, TX and is served by the Richardson Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 547 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Dover Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $468,293. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richardson High School, JJ Pearce High School, Coram Deo Academy of Dallas, and more. Learn more about what Richardson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dover Elementary School.