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Desoto Trail Elementary School

5200 Tredington Park Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 659 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Desoto Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 659 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desoto Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Desoto Trail Elementary School's student population of 659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
659 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Desoto Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desoto Trail Elementary School is 0.46, which is less 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)
#462 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
67%
52%
80%
52%
75-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desoto Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Desoto Trail Elementary School is ranked #462 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Desoto Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Desoto Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawks Rise Elementary School, Gilchrist Elementary School, Killearn Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Desoto Trail Elementary School?
659 students attend Desoto Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Desoto Trail Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desoto Trail Elementary School?
Desoto Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desoto Trail Elementary School offer ?
Desoto Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desoto Trail Elementary School part of?
Desoto Trail Elementary School is part of Leon School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 659 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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