Serving 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery Elementary School's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Discovery Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 709 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Elementary School's ranking?
Discovery Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Discovery Elementary School often compared to?
Discovery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iona Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
630 students attend Discovery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Discovery Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Discovery Elementary School part of?
Discovery Elementary School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.
School Calendar
View the Discovery Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 1/2 DAY - END OF 3RD TRIMESTER
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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