- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Apollo Beach, FL
Doby Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Doby Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087004871
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doby Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Apollo Beach · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Doby Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doby Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Apollo Beach, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087004871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Doby Elementary School grew from 550 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (+12.4%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 120087004871 · Apollo Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 18.9:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Doby Elementary School grew from 550 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (+12.4%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Doby Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 680
Doby Elementary School
680 students
What this shows Doby Elementary School reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doby Elementary School compares
Doby Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 680 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 22.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Doby Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Doby Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doby Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Doby Elementary School
How many students attend Doby Elementary School?
Doby Elementary School has 680 students enrolled. It is a public school in Apollo Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Doby Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doby Elementary School?
45.8% of students at Doby Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doby Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Doby Elementary School is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in Apollo Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doby Elementary School?
Doby Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Doby Elementary School rank among schools in Apollo Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Doby Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Apollo Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Apollo Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Doby Elementary School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.