Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
Tel:
(719)234-3810
- Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School serves 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 539 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #128 out of 1,704 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 76% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.40 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Academy No. 20 in the county of El Paso an School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School is Discovery Canyon Campus High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1027 students
0.0 miles
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719)234-1810 0.0 6-8 1027 - Colorado Springs Discovery Canyon Campus High School Grades: 9-12 | 1195 students
0.1 miles
1810 Northgate Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719)234-1800 0.1 9-12 1195 - Colorado Springs The Classical Academy High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 648 students
1.2 miles
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719)484-0091 1.2 9-12 648 - Colorado Springs The Da Vinci Academy School Grades: PK-5 | 469 students
1.3 miles
1335 Bridle Oak Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719)234-5400 1.3 PK-5 469 - Colorado Springs The Classical Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 2190 students
1.4 miles
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719)484-0081 1.4 K-6 2190
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