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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HILLSBOROUGH·NCES 120087008067

WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER

2919 NELSON AVE, DOVER, FL 33527 · (813) 747-9462 · Hillsborough County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED21-SUBURBTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL61 STUDENTS
Enrollment
61
Combined
DISTRICT 448 · STATE 353
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
30 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
1
Kindergarten
2
Grade 1
3
Grade 2
5
Grade 3
3
Grade 4
1
Grade 5
2
Grade 6
5
Grade 7
2
Grade 8
6
Grade 9
3
Grade 10
3
Grade 11
2
Grade 12
23
Student demographics
White
2338%
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
2033%
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 38%
Black
1423%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 21%
Asian
35%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Two+
12%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
3659%
Female
2541%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
61
-24 (-28%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
was 4.7:1
% White
38%
was 40%
% Hispanic
33%
was 40%
% Black
23%
was 16%
% Asian
5%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER

WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER is one of the micro-enrollment unified-grade schools in DOVER, Florida, one of the schools within HILLSBOROUGH, with 61 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 353 students per school, that is 83% smaller than typical.

Across the 300 schools in HILLSBOROUGH (221,318 students total), WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER records that the largest single group is White at 38%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest is composed of 33% Hispanic, 23% Black, 5% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 51% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER lists 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 5.5:1. The state averages around 17.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 49% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Hillsborough County indicate the typical household earns roughly $79,540 per year, 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER is one of 320 public schools in Hillsborough County (combined enrollment of about 223,193 students).

DOVER ELEMENTARY is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER.

WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER operates from an outer-ring location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER has shrank 28%, going from 85 students in 2018 to 61 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share declined from 40% to 33%.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Hillsborough County at a glance

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Population
1,522,748
Census ACS
Median income
$79,540
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
320
223,193 students

Quick facts

School name
WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER
District
HILLSBOROUGH
Address
2919 NELSON AVE, DOVER, FL 33527
Phone
(813) 747-9462
County
Hillsborough County
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
61
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
5.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
30 (49%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120087008067
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER
What is the total enrollment at WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER?
WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER enrolls approximately 61 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER serve?
WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER serves grades PK-12.
How many teachers does WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER have?
WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.5:1.
What is the student diversity at WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER?
Student demographics at WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER are roughly 38% White, 33% Hispanic, 23% Black, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER in?
WILLIS PETERS EXCEPTIONAL CENTER is part of HILLSBOROUGH.
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