Discovery Elementary School

3300 43rd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in ND
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Discovery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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School Overview

Discovery Elementary School's student population of 518 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Discovery Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ND)
#61 out of 459 schools
(Top 20%)
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47%
39%
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58%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
5%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
6%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
77%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discovery Elementary School's ranking?
Discovery Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Discovery Elementary School often compared to?
Discovery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
518 students attend Discovery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Discovery Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Discovery Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Elementary School part of?
Discovery Elementary School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.

School Reviews

1   12/15/2021
My kids have gone to this school for 5 years. The teachers are very hands-off. That doesn''t mean they're bad, it just means I don''t know because they never actually communicate how your student is doing. I brought up concerns to the administration and was told to follow them on Twitter. That doesn''t tell me if my child is at grade level for math skills! Communication must start at the top and I expect their principal to do more to foster a teamwork approach between parent and students.
- Posted by Parent - AA

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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