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Desoto Elementary School

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Desoto Elementary School ranks 988 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

988^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Desoto Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 180 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 49 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Desoto Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently performing below the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages in subjects like English Language Arts and Math. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Desoto's 5th grade proficiency rate in ELA was 46%, compared to 52% for the district and 56% for the state. The school also has high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 29.3% to 31.4% over the past few years, well above the state average. Additionally, Desoto has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Desoto Elementary to nearby schools, the differences become even more stark. For instance, Shore Elementary Magnet School, less than a mile away, consistently outperforms Desoto in test scores, with proficiency rates in the 50-60% range for ELA and Math, compared to Desoto's 40-50% range. This suggests that the magnet school model, with its specialized curriculum and resources, may be more effective in supporting student achievement in this area.

180

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,515

Per pupil spending ?

73.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2618 Corrine St
Tampa, FL 33605

(813) 276-5779

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Desoto Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Giunta Middle School
High:	Blake High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.4%

African American:

15.6%

White:

8.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 17th percentile in 2014 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 39 percentile points since 2014

✓Above the Florida median (56th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg54%

Florida avg58%

988^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 47 pts since 2016

From bottom 9% (2016) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

58^th of 176Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

49^th of 67Hillsborough among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	55.0	988 of 2258	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.0	1200 of 2256	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.3	1512 of 2240	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.4	1339 of 2219	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.8	1471 of 2247	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	14.6	1963 of 2182	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.6	1838 of 2118	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	18.6	1823 of 2112	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	13.6	1894 of 2087	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	22.0	1708 of 2064	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	17.0	1798 of 2029	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	16.9	1727 of 1984	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	33.1	1408 of 1985	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	32.1	1394 of 1919	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	35.6	1291 of 1847	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	19.5	1522 of 1789	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	14.2	1614 of 1786	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	11.6	1542 of 1688	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math75%+14 vs state

English Language Arts50%-6 vs state

Science46%-9 vs state

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Schools Near Desoto Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 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	180	17	10.8	73.3%	16 (8.9%)	28 (15.6%)	134 (74.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	55	988^th of 2258 public elementary schools	56.2%		46	1200^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.8%	212	52.0	52.0	46.0				83.0	81.0	61.0				46.0				$21,515	$2,335	$19,180
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	330	25	13.2	63.3%	31 (9.4%)	178 (53.9%)	88 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.7%)	43.3	1266^th of 2258 public elementary schools	43.9%		42.4	1282^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	43.2%	16	51.0	55.0	56.0				47.0	59.0	51.0				53.0				$14,449	$1,173	$13,275
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	293	13	22.1	67.6%	56 (19.1%)	108 (36.9%)	104 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	20 (6.8%)	41.3	1316^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.7%		31.8	1570^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.4%	254	58.0	63.0	66.0	57.0	50.0	75.0	45.0	63.0	39.0	45.0	36.0	72.0	32.0	85.0	94.0	56.0	$13,615	$249	$13,366
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1407 Estelle St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 233-3720	276	24	11.5	78.6%	11 (4.0%)	154 (55.8%)	99 (35.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.5%)	7.2	2194^th of 2258 public elementary schools	2.8%		15.1	2032^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	9.9%	162	15.0	29.0	22.0				24.0	48.0	28.0				22.0				$19,019	$2,397	$16,621
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	782	49	15.9	26.7%	277 (35.4%)	224 (28.6%)	213 (27.2%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.4%)	80.5	398^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.4%		76.1	499^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.9%	101	82.0	67.0	76.0	82.0	73.0	79.0	75.0	75.0	63.0	78.0		68.0	68.0	71.0	95.0	83.0	$11,114	$816	$10,297
Oak Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2716 N 46th St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-7733	314	23	13.7	79.3%	20 (6.4%)	216 (68.8%)	58 (18.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.1%)	9.7	2155^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.6%		16.6	1990^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.8%	165	17.0	31.0	22.0				41.0	41.0	43.0				20.0				$15,765	$2,560	$13,205
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet	Public, Magnet	K-5	305 E Columbus Dr	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5405	234	17	13.7	73.1%	17 (7.3%)	160 (68.4%)	41 (17.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.0%)	29.5	1658^th of 2258 public elementary schools	26.6%		31.4	1583^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	29.8%	75	35.0	49.0	37.0				52.0	54.0	57.0				37.0				$18,009	$2,365	$15,644
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	68	7	9.7	88.2%	2 (2.9%)	53 (77.9%)	9 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.9%)	55.1	986^th of 2258 public elementary schools	56.3%		75.3	518^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.0%	468	60.0		55.0				50.0		73.0				55.0				$29,681	$3,584	$26,098
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	376	29	13.0	85.6%	19 (5.1%)	321 (85.4%)	31 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	10.1	2148^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.9%		11.4	2119^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.1%	29	29.0	31.0	39.0				19.0	32.0	29.0				38.0				$16,131	$2,241	$13,890
Lomax Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4207 N 26th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5569	239	18	13.5	77.8%	6 (2.5%)	193 (80.8%)	23 (9.6%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	34.7	1501^st of 2258 public elementary schools	33.5%		28.5	1661^st of 2256 public elementary schools	26.4%	160	46.0	54.0	51.0				54.0	48.0	53.0				34.0				$15,341	$1,808	$13,533

Frequently Asked Questions about Desoto Elementary School

What district is Desoto Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Desoto Elementary School?

Students at Desoto Elementary School are 74% Hispanic, 16% African American, 9% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Desoto Elementary School a good school?

Desoto Elementary School ranks 988^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Desoto Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 180 students attended Desoto Elementary School.

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

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