PREK

LEON
500 APPLEYARD DR
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304
52 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The location provided corresponds to the **Appleyard Drive campus** in Tallahassee, Florida, which is a major facility within the **Leon County Schools** district. While the address is often associated with specialized district programs, it is most notably the home of the **Leon County Schools Pre-K/Early Childhood Education programs**. This facility serves as a central hub for the district’s efforts to provide foundational learning experiences to young children before they enter kindergarten.

The school district’s mission at this location is centered on developmental readiness, focusing on school-readiness skills, social-emotional growth, and early literacy. By consolidating early childhood resources at this site, the Leon County School District aims to bridge the achievement gap early and provide a structured, supportive environment for toddlers and preschoolers. Families interested in enrollment, specific program offerings, or district-wide early education policies can find detailed information through the official Leon County Schools website linked above.
52
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    30 (57.7%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (19.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (11.5%)
  • White
    5 (9.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LEON
Phone: (850)922-2099
Website: http://www.leonschools.net/Domain/266
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 39
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 52
Gender Ratio