Discovery School serves 179 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
11%
13%
White
77%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Discovery School?
179 students attend Discovery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Discovery School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery School?
Discovery School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Discovery School offer ?
Discovery School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Discovery School part of?
Discovery School is part of Richmond Community Schools School District.
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