Discovery School

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629 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Discovery School, located at 7910 W. Maryland Ave in Glendale, Arizona, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Glendale Elementary School District (GESD). Unlike a traditional neighborhood K-8 school, Discovery School serves as an alternative educational environment designed to support students who may benefit from a more focused, small-group setting. The school emphasizes individualized instruction and behavioral support, aiming to re-engage students and help them develop the academic and social-emotional skills necessary for success in a general education classroom.

The school’s curriculum is closely aligned with the standards of the Glendale Elementary School District, ensuring that students remain on track with their peers while receiving additional resources and interventions. By fostering a structured and supportive atmosphere, Discovery School prioritizes a personalized approach that addresses specific learning needs. Families and community members looking for detailed information regarding admission processes, district policies, or specific program offerings can find further resources on the official GESD website at http://www.gesd40.org.

629

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery School
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	484
Black	34
Asian	25
Two or More	15
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
484 (76.9 %)
White
64 (10.2 %)
Black
34 (5.4 %)
Asian
25 (4.0 %)
Two or More
15 (2.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glendale Elementary District (4271)
Phone:	(623)237-4013
Website:	http://portals.gesd40.org/Domain/14
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 95