Desoto Elementary School

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Desoto Elementary School ranks 1200 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Desoto Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Tampa, Florida, with a student population of 194. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Desoto Elementary has a predominantly Hispanic student population (68%), with smaller percentages of African American (18.56%) and White (9.79%) students.

Desoto Elementary faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 11.9% to 40.2% in recent years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores are also generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 37% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 47% in the district and 53% statewide. Additionally, Desoto Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.84% to 92.58% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Desoto Elementary to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. For instance, Oak Park Elementary and Washington Elementary, which are also in the Hillsborough district, have even higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower test scores than Desoto Elementary. In contrast, the nearby Channelside Academy of Math and Science and Rampello K-8 Magnet School have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates, highlighting the potential impact of magnet school programs in providing more resources and opportunities for students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2618 Corrine St
Tampa, FL 33605

(813) 276-5779

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1200^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,941

Students who attend Desoto Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Giunta Middle School
High:	Blake High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 194

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.0%

African American:

18.6%

White:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Desoto Elementary School ranks worse than 53.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 72^nd among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.01. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68%), African American (18.6%), White (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Desoto Elementary School is 11.4, which is the 5^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Desoto Elementary School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desoto Elementary School is $17,941, which is the 3^rd highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Desoto Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Desoto Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	11.55	1542^nd	1688	8.6%
2007	14.16	1614^th	1786	9.6%
2008	19.53	1522^nd	1789	14.9%
2009	35.56	1291^st	1847	30.1%
2010	32.06	1394^th	1919	27.4%
2011	33.13	1408^th	1985	29.1%
2012	16.86	1727^th	1984	13.0%
2013	16.98	1798^th	2029	11.4%
2014	22.03	1708^th	2064	17.2%
2016	13.64	1894^th	2087	9.2%
2017	18.58	1823^rd	2112	13.7%
2018	17.64	1838^th	2118	13.2%
2019	14.61	1963^rd	2182	10.0%
2021	33.76	1471^st	2247	34.5%
2022	39.35	1339^th	2219	39.7%
2023	33.29	1512^th	2240	32.5%
2024	46.01	1200^th	2256	46.8%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Desoto Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	122	148	0	77	2	n/a	n/a	0	349
1989	113	150	0	82	2	n/a	n/a	0	347
1990	91	153	0	90	2	n/a	n/a	0	336
1991	92	162	0	82	2	n/a	n/a	0	338
1992	93	169	0	80	1	n/a	n/a	0	343
1993	96	164	0	99	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1994	96	158	0	149	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1995	84	161	2	150	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1996	84	161	2	150	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1997	72	105	2	168	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1998	65	96	0	189	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
1999	51	102	0	184	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2000	53	81	0	192	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
2001	53	88	0	182	2	n/a	n/a	0	325
2002	49	73	1	210	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2003	49	73	1	210	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2004	46	71	0	203	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2005	51	128	0	189	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2006	38	155	0	178	1	n/a	n/a	0	372
2007	29	184	0	165	0	n/a	n/a	10	388
2008	23	39	0	127	0	n/a	n/a	7	196
2009	20	74	0	145	0	n/a	n/a	11	250
2010	17	62	0	128	0	n/a	n/a	10	217
2011	16	47	0	125	0	0	5	0	193
2012	21	52	0	134	0	0	7	0	214
2013	21	45	0	133	0	0	6	0	205
2014	24	55	0	150	0	2	4	0	235
2015	40	75	0	142	0	2	7	0	266
2016	30	57	0	147	0	2	5	0	241
2017	27	60	0	158	1	2	5	0	253
2018	26	54	0	162	0	0	9	0	251
2019	33	53	1	157	0	1	5	0	250
2020	30	51	1	159	0	1	1	0	243
2021	25	40	1	159	0	1	3	0	229
2022	19	43	1	152	0	1	2	0	218
2023	19	36	1	132	0	1	5	0	194

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Desoto Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	349	20.0	17.4	90
1989	347	20.0	17.3	83
1990	336	24.0	14.0	89
1991	338	23.0	14.6	81.1
1992	343	22.0	15.5	84.8
1993	359	25.0	14.4	88
1994	403	29.0	13.9	84.9
1995	397	29.0	13.7	86.1
1996	397	29.0	13.7	86.1
1997	347	26.0	13.3	84.1
1998	350	25.0	14.0	84.6
1999	337	23.0	14.7	95
2000	326	23.0	14.2	93.3
2001	325	22.0	14.8	92.6
2002	333	25.0	13.3	90.4
2003	333	25.0	13.3	90.4
2004	320	23.0	13.9	88.4
2005	368	27.0	13.6	95.4
2006	372	31.0	12.0	92.2
2007	388	30.0	12.9	92.6
2008	196	22.0	8.9	89.4
2009	250	19.0	13.9	97.1
2010	217	20.0	10.8	101.4
2011	193	19.5	9.8	94.8
2012	214	20.3	10.5	93.9
2013	205	25.0	8.2	94.6
2014	235	22.0	10.6	96.6
2015	266	28.0	9.5	92.5
2016	241	30.0	8.0	97.9
2017	253	25.0	10.1	95.3
2018	251	24.0	10.4	95.2
2019	250	17.5	14.2	92.4
2020	243	18.5	13.1	93.8
2021	229	19.0	12.0	92.6
2022	218	20.0	10.9	92.2
2023	194	17.0	11.4	77.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Desoto Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	349	20.0	17.4	90
1989	347	20.0	17.3	83
1990	336	24.0	14.0	89
1991	338	23.0	14.6	81.1
1992	343	22.0	15.5	84.8
1993	359	25.0	14.4	88
1994	403	29.0	13.9	84.9
1995	397	29.0	13.7	86.1
1996	397	29.0	13.7	86.1
1997	347	26.0	13.3	84.1
1998	350	25.0	14.0	84.6
1999	337	23.0	14.7	95
2000	326	23.0	14.2	93.3
2001	325	22.0	14.8	92.6
2002	333	25.0	13.3	90.4
2003	333	25.0	13.3	90.4
2004	320	23.0	13.9	88.4
2005	368	27.0	13.6	95.4
2006	372	31.0	12.0	92.2
2007	388	30.0	12.9	92.6
2008	196	22.0	8.9	89.4
2009	250	19.0	13.9	97.1
2010	217	20.0	10.8	101.4
2011	193	19.5	9.8	94.8
2012	214	20.3	10.5	93.9
2013	205	25.0	8.2	94.6
2014	235	22.0	10.6	96.6
2015	266	28.0	9.5	92.5
2016	241	30.0	8.0	97.9
2017	253	25.0	10.1	95.3
2018	251	24.0	10.4	95.2
2019	250	17.5	14.2	92.4
2020	243	18.5	13.1	93.8
2021	229	19.0	12.0	92.6
2022	218	20.0	10.9	92.2
2023	194	17.0	11.4	77.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Desoto Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,744 (13.6%)	$11,087 (86.4%)	$12,831
2019	$1,882 (15.7%)	$10,107 (84.3%)	$11,990
2020	$2,417 (18.5%)	$10,649 (81.5%)	$13,066
2021	$3,378 (23.0%)	$11,297 (77.0%)	$14,675
2022	$3,350 (22.9%)	$11,285 (77.1%)	$14,635
2023	$5,167 (28.8%)	$12,775 (71.2%)	$17,941

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Desoto Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1963^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1512^th of 2240 Elementary schools	22.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Desoto Elementary School)	18	37	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Desoto Elementary School)	27	60	33%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto Elementary School)	26	40	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Desoto Elementary School)	58	45	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto Elementary School)	38	40	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Desoto Elementary School)	39	78	39%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Desoto Elementary School)	38	26	12%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	250	194	22.4%
African American	53	36	32.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	157	132	15.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	33	19	42.4%
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.4%	77.8%	14.6%

Schools Near Desoto Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)					Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Desoto Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2618 Corrine St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5779	194	17	11.4	77.8%	19 (9.8%)	36 (18.6%)	132 (68.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	46	1200^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.8%		33.3	1512^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.5%	312	43.0	37.0	51.0				78.0	77.0	51.0			37.0						$17,941	$5,167	$12,775
Shore Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1908 E 2nd Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5712	375	29	13.1	71.7%	43 (11.5%)	201 (53.6%)	95 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.6%)	42.4	1282^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	43.2%		33	1524^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.0%	242	54.0	44.0	55.0				63.0	42.0	51.0			41.0						$12,254	$3,305	$8,948
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	1029 E Twiggs St	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 579-9649	415	23	18.0	59.0%	87 (21.0%)	149 (35.9%)	157 (37.8%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.4%)	31.8	1570^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.4%		54.5	981^st of 2240 public elementary schools	56.2%	589	42.0	50.0	58.0	57.0	71.0	56.0	44.0	39.0	23.0	30.0	59.0	45.0	16.0		31.0	77.0	72.0	$9,122	$767	$8,355
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1407 Estelle St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 233-3720	317	29	10.9	77.6%	15 (4.7%)	192 (60.6%)	96 (30.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (3.2%)	15.1	2032^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	9.9%		26.6	1693^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	24.4%	339	30.0	24.0	26.0				34.0	56.0	39.0			18.0						$16,456	$4,302	$12,154
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	10739 Raulerson Ranch Road	Tampa	33637	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 444-0660	283	20	14.1	12.7%	75 (26.5%)	66 (23.3%)	81 (28.6%)	44 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)								(n/a)	87.0						89.0
Rampello K-8 Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-8	802 E Washington St	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 233-2333	738	49	15.2	37.7%	253 (34.3%)	212 (28.7%)	212 (28.7%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (7.0%)	76.1	499^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.9%		77.4	460^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.5%	39	67.0	75.0	63.0	69.0	75.0	63.0	77.0	84.0	56.0	70.0	63.0	63.0	67.0	95.0			78.0	$10,240	$1,752	$8,488
Oak Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2716 N 46th St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-7733	354	27	13.1	89.8%	19 (5.4%)	266 (75.1%)	56 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	16.6	1990^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.8%		18.8	1940^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.4%	50	26.0	22.0	31.0				37.0	43.0	48.0			32.0						$15,629	$4,037	$11,592
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet	Public, Magnet	K-5	305 E. Columbus Drive	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5405	292	22	13.2	76.7%	16 (5.5%)	214 (73.3%)	39 (13.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.2%)	31.4	1583^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	29.8%		44.8	1212^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.9%	371	45.0	47.0	37.0				43.0	60.0	44.0			31.0						$14,376	$3,794	$10,581
Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School	Public	K-5	102 E Palm Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 347-4160	76	7	10.8	94.7%	6 (7.9%)	52 (68.4%)	12 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.6%)	75.3	518^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.0%		59.7	848^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.1%	330		63.0	80.0					63.0	60.0			70.0						$27,159	$6,517	$20,643
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3719 N 17th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5727	395	30	13.3	88.6%	18 (4.6%)	342 (86.6%)	26 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	11.4	2119^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.1%		11.8	2107^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.9%	12	22.0	30.0	43.0				28.0	29.0	37.0			24.0						$15,622	$4,340	$11,282

Frequently Asked Questions about Desoto Elementary School

What district is Desoto Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What schools do graduates of Desoto Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Desoto Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Giunta Middle School
High : Blake High School

What is the racial makeup of Desoto Elementary School?

Students at Desoto Elementary School are 68% Hispanic, 19% African American, 10% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Desoto Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended Desoto Elementary School.

Is Desoto Elementary School a good school?

Desoto Elementary School ranks 1200^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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