- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverview, FL
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Warren Hope Dawson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087008581
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #9 of 14
- schools in Riverview · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Hope Dawson Elementary ranks #9 of 14 schools in Riverview, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087008581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary grew from 948 students in 2022-23 to 997 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 120087008581 · Riverview, FL Other · MID · TRAD
812 enr · 15:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary grew from 948 students in 2022-23 to 997 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary 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 812
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary
812 students
What this shows Warren Hope Dawson Elementary reports 812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warren Hope Dawson Elementary compares
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 812 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
812
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Florida - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 22.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Warren Hope Dawson Elementary 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 Warren Hope Dawson Elementary 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren Hope Dawson Elementary'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 (~812 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warren Hope Dawson Elementary
How many students attend Warren Hope Dawson Elementary?
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary has 812 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverview, FL. CCD year-over-year: 948 (2022-23) → 997 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Hope Dawson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Hope Dawson Elementary is 15:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warren Hope Dawson Elementary?
34.4% of students at Warren Hope Dawson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren Hope Dawson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Warren Hope Dawson Elementary is White at 33.5% of enrollment, in Riverview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Hope Dawson Elementary?
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Warren Hope Dawson Elementary rank among schools in Riverview?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Hope Dawson Elementary ranks #9 of 14 schools in Riverview, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverview on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Warren Hope Dawson Elementary, 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.