Discovery Elementary School
Tel:
(636) 757-6800
Discovery Elementary School serves 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Discovery Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
School Overview
Discovery Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 378 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Discovery Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Discovery Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1022 out of 2085 schools (Top 50%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 49% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 15% | 16% |
| White | 74% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orchard Farm R-V School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Discovery Elementary School is St. Charles High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hardin Middle School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Coverdell Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Charles Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 165 students
0.8 miles
3489 Boschertown Road
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 925-5400 0.8 PK 165 - Saint Charles Coverdell Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 312 students
1.2 miles
2475 W Randolph St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4600 1.2 PK-4 312 - Saint Charles St. Charles High School Grades: 9-12 | 840 students
2.0 miles
725 N Kingshighway St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4100 2.0 9-12 840 - Saint Charles Blackhurst Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 355 students
2.1 miles
2000 Elm Street
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4500 2.1 PK-4 355 - Saint Charles Hardin Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 685 students
2.2 miles
1950 Elm St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4300 2.2 7-8 685
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