Colson Elementary School vs Dover Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colson Elementary School
Seffner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
Dover Elementary
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Colson Elementary School Seffner, Florida | Dover Elementary Dover, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1304 of 2,187 | #1975 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #22000 of 50,301 | #35438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 511 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 51% |
| city | Seffner | Dover |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 34.7).
- •Colson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Colson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Colson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 71.5%).
- •Colson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.1).
- •Dover Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 511.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colson Elementary School better than Dover Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Colson Elementary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 34.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colson Elementary School and Dover Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Seffner and Dover in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colson Elementary School: 511. Dover Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colson Elementary School and Dover Elementary rank in Florida?
Colson Elementary School is 1304th of 2,187 and Dover Elementary is 1975th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).