DESOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DESOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEON school district, located in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 677 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, DESOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact DESOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (850) 488-4511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32309-7814
(850) 488-4511
http://www.leonschools.net
DESOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 677 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LEON
- Total Students:
- 677
- Teachers:
- 44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 677 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DESOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.4%
- Black or African American
- 9.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.