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Prek

500 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Prek serves 65 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Prek's student population of 65 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Prek 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
74%
21%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Prek?
65 students attend Prek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Prek students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prek?
Prek has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prek offer ?
Prek offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prek part of?
Prek is part of Leon School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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