Discovery Elementary School

2935 North Golden Rod Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 624 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10% in ID
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Discovery Elementary School's student population of 624 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Discovery Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#57 out of 709 schools
(Top 10%)
62%
42%
73%
55%
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discovery Elementary School's ranking?
Discovery Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Discovery Elementary School often compared to?
Discovery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iona Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
624 students attend Discovery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Discovery Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Elementary School part of?
Discovery Elementary School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 624 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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