DESOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5200 TREDINGTON PARK DR
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32309

www.leonschools.net/desototrail

652 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

DeSoto Trail Elementary School, located in the Tredington Park area of Tallahassee, Florida, is a well-regarded public school serving students within the Leon County School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It serves a diverse student population, providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student growth through extracurricular activities and character development initiatives.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Tallahassee community, frequently cited for its active parent-teacher involvement and strong home-school partnerships. By utilizing a wide range of educational resources and modern teaching strategies, DeSoto Trail aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative news, the school maintains an updated presence through the official Leon County Schools website.

652

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	458
Hispanic	71
Black	57
Asian	27
Two or More	39

White
458 (70.2%)
Hispanic
71 (10.9%)
Black
57 (8.7%)
Two or More
39 (6.0%)
Asian
27 (4.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEON
Phone:	(850)488-4511
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/desototrail
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 9

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DESOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	112
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	107
Grade 4	109
Grade 5	114

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DESOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	308	47.2%
Male	344	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)