Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Discovery Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Elementary School is 0.44, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
73%
72%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #25 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Discovery Elementary School often compared to?
Discovery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cecil D Andrus Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
416 students attend Discovery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Discovery Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Elementary School part of?
Discovery Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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