Serving 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Desoto Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (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 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Desoto Trail Elementary School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desoto Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desoto Trail Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
74%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desoto Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Desoto Trail Elementary School is ranked #280 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Desoto Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Desoto Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilchrist Elementary School, Hawks Rise Elementary School, Killearn Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% 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?
654 students attend Desoto Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Desoto Trail Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desoto Trail Elementary School?
Desoto Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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
What school district is Desoto Trail Elementary School part of?
Desoto Trail Elementary School is part of Leon School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Students and Teachers Out)
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School/End of Fourth Nine Weeks/End of Second Semester
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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