Discovery Elementary

discovery.fruitvale.k12.ca.us

726 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Discovery Elementary School, located in Bakersfield, California, is a key component of the Fruitvale School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and personal growth. The campus emphasizes foundational learning, aiming to prepare its students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum that balances core subjects with character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Fruitvale community, prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on modern educational standards and an inclusive school culture, Discovery Elementary works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive. Further information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and administrative policies can be found on their official website.

726

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	364
Black	18
Asian	41
Two or More	29
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
364 (50.1 %)
White
265 (36.5 %)
Asian
41 (5.6 %)
Two or More
29 (4.0 %)
Black
18 (2.5 %)
American Indian
8 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Fruitvale Elementary
Phone:	(661)589-7336
Website:	http://discovery.fruitvale.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	130

* 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 110

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 114