Doby Elementary School

6720 Covington Garden Dr
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
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6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Doby Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Doby Elementary School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
618 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Motto
Believe. Achieve. Succeed.

School Rankings

Doby Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doby Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1497 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
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54%
52%
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53%
52%
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45-49%
52%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
28%
37%
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Black
22%
21%
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White
38%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doby Elementary School's ranking?
Doby Elementary School is ranked #1497 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Doby Elementary School often compared to?
Doby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apollo Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Doby Elementary School?
618 students attend Doby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Doby Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Doby Elementary School?
Doby Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Doby Elementary School offer ?
Doby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Doby Elementary School part of?
Doby Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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