Serving 540 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 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Discovery Community Elementary School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 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 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. 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
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
47%
12%
White
20%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
540 students attend Discovery Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Discovery Community Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Community Elementary School?
Discovery Community Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than 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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