Discovery Elementary School (Closed 2020)

Discovery Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
9%
14%
White
60%
37%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
325 students attend Discovery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Discovery Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Discovery Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Discovery Elementary School part of?
Discovery Elementary School is part of North Hanover Township School District.

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