Discovery Elementary School

500 Discovery Path Lane
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Discovery Elementary School's student population of 449 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Discovery Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#610 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Discovery Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Discovery Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
21%
15%
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White
67%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discovery Elementary School's ranking?
Discovery Elementary School is ranked #610 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Discovery Elementary School often compared to?
Discovery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coverdell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
449 students attend Discovery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Discovery Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Discovery Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Discovery Elementary School part of?
Discovery Elementary School is part of Orchard Farm R-V School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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