Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Discovery Community Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Waite Park, MN, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 40.4 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery Community Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Community Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
42%
12%
White
24%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Community Elementary School's ranking?
Discovery Community Elementary School is ranked #1493 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Discovery Community Elementary School often compared to?
Discovery Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Discovery Community Elementary School?
572 students attend Discovery Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Discovery Community Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Community Elementary School?
Discovery Community Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Discovery Community Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Community Elementary School part of?
Discovery Community Elementary School is part of St. Cloud Public School District.
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