Public elementary schoolGrades PK–6Richardson ISD

Dover Elementary

700 Dover Dr, Richardson, TX 75080 · (469) 593-4200

D
65 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 7 points from 2025Up from an F (58) in 2025.
697students
14.5students per teacher
94.8%attendance
34thof 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools
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CFCCBADRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Dover Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementF · 52

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 65

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 65

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Dover Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Richardson ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level49%
Meets grade level20%
Richardson ISD elementary schools: 50.6%
Masters grade level6%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

697students in 2024–25Up 41% from 495 the year before
14.5students per teacher48 full-time teachers
20.1average class sizeRichardson ISD elementary schools: 22.2
5.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$70,196average teacher base pay
96.7%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD elementary schools: 56.1%
79.6%English learners
3%in gifted & talented
14%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 87.9%African American 7.2%White 3%Two or More Races 1.4%Asian 0%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Richardson ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Dover Elementary.

Opening soonRenovated Richardson main libraryFall 2026 · 1.6 mi away ProposedArapaho Center Station redevelopmentPhase 1 2027–2028 · 1.6 mi away Under constructionNew Richardson City HallEarly 2027 · 1.7 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CCarolyn G Bukhair ElementaryRichardson ISD · 71 · 0.5 mi FRisd AcademyRichardson ISD · 59 · 0.8 mi CRichardson Heights ElementaryRichardson ISD · 79 · 1.0 mi CNorthwood Hills ElementaryRichardson ISD · 74 · 1.1 mi BArapaho Classical MagnetRichardson ISD · 88 · 1.2 mi ASpring Creek ElementaryRichardson ISD · 91 · 1.3 mi PSt. Paul Catholic Classical SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.8 mi PChase's PlacePrivate · Ungraded · 1.1 mi PI A N T Quranic AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.7 mi
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Questions about Dover Elementary

What is Dover Elementary’s TEA rating?

Dover Elementary earned a D (65 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an F (58) in 2025.

What grades does Dover Elementary serve?

Grades PK–6. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 700 Dover Dr in Richardson.

How many students go to Dover Elementary?

697 students in 2024–25, up 41% from 495 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Dover Elementary compare with other Richardson ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 34th of 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools. 27% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Dover Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Richardson ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.