WARREN HOPE DAWSON ELEMENTARY

12961 BOGGY CREEK DR
RIVERVIEW, FL 33579

dawson.mysdhc.org/

812 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Warren Hope Dawson Elementary, located in the rapidly growing Riverview area of Hillsborough County, Florida, serves as a hub for its local suburban community. As part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the campus is designed to accommodate a diverse student population, providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic rigor, character development, and the foundational skills necessary for student success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and active engagement with the surrounding Boggy Creek community. By fostering a collaborative environment between students, teachers, and parents, Dawson Elementary emphasizes not only standardized curriculum objectives but also a supportive school culture. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, district rankings, or extracurricular opportunities can find detailed resources, calendars, and administrative contact information on their official school website.

812

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WARREN HOPE DAWSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	270
Black	180
Asian	17
Two or More	73

White
272 (33.5%)
Hispanic
270 (33.3%)
Black
180 (22.2%)
Two or More
73 (9.0%)
Asian
17 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)442-7396
Website:	http://dawson.mysdhc.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 163

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WARREN HOPE DAWSON ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	106
Grade 2	149
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	129
Grade 5	163

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WARREN HOPE DAWSON ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	408	50.2%
Male	404	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)