DESOTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

194 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

DeSoto Elementary School is a public school located in the historic East Tampa area. As part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools (SDHC) district, the school serves a diverse student population, focusing on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth and community involvement. Its location on Corrine Street places it within a neighborhood with a deep-rooted history, and the school functions as a central hub for the families residing in the surrounding 33605 zip code area.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hillsborough County school district, which prioritizes student achievement, literacy, and the development of core competencies in mathematics and science. Like many schools in the district, DeSoto Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school. For families seeking specific information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, bus routes, or current academic programs, the district’s official website at [www.sdhc.k12.fl.us](http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative documentation.

194

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESOTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	132
Black	36
Asian	1
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
132 (68.0 %)
Black
36 (18.6 %)
White
19 (9.8 %)
Two or More
5 (2.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)276-5779
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 13

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DESOTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DESOTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	102	52.6%
Male	92	47.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)