At a glance
Reported students
52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
504
Prek: 52 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
6.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Prek
Prek is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Tallahassee. It is one of 53 current school records connected to Leon. NCES reports 52 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.5:1, below the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prek
- 1How do the reported 6.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.6%
- Hispanic19.2%
- Black57.7%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Leon
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
Other · Grades KG–12
52 reported students
Gretchen Everhart School
Other · Grades PK–12
91 reported students
Hospital Homebound
Other · Grades KG–12
7 reported students
Tallahassee Classical School
Other · Grades PK–12
345 reported students
Pace Center for Girls
High · Grades 06–12
44 reported students
Leon County Virtual School Franchise
High · Grades 06–12
88 reported students
Public schools near Prek
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Homebound Other · Leon | KG–12 | 7 | under 0.1 mi |
| Gretchen Everhart School Other · Leon | PK–12 | 91 | 0.6 mi |
| Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center Other · Leon | KG–12 | 52 | 2.3 mi |
| Florida A&m University Developmental Research School Other · Famu Lab Sch | KG–12 | 519 | 3.9 mi |
| Famu Drs Virtual Franchise Other · Famu Lab Sch | KG–12 | 0 | 3.9 mi |
| Florida Scholars Academy Other · DJJ District | KG–12 | 1,024 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prek
What grades does Prek serve?
Prek reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Leon.
How many students attend Prek?
Prek reported 52 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prek?
The calculated ratio is 6.5:1, based on 52 students and 8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prek a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prek is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Leon attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prek students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Prek in?
Prek is part of Leon, based in Tallahassee, FL, which operates 53 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prek?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hospital Homebound (under 0.1 mi), Gretchen Everhart School (0.6 mi), Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.