Discovery

www.discoveryrockets.org/

693 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery School, located in Lancaster, California, is a public K-8 charter school that emphasizes a robust academic curriculum integrated with a character-driven approach to education. Operating under the Lancaster School District, the school is known for its "Rockets" mascot and its commitment to fostering a supportive, small-school environment. The educational philosophy focuses on high expectations, personalized learning, and the active involvement of parents and the community to help students achieve their full potential.

Beyond its core academics, Discovery School places a significant emphasis on developing well-rounded individuals through various enrichment programs and a strong school culture. The campus aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond by balancing rigorous instruction with social-emotional learning. By maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that every student feels known and valued while working toward their academic and personal goals.

693

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	498
Black	124
Asian	5
Two or More	31
American Indian	4

Hispanic
498 (71.9 %)
Black
124 (17.9 %)
White
31 (4.5 %)
Two or More
31 (4.5 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Lancaster Elementary
Phone:	(661)949-3175
Website:	http://www.discoveryrockets.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 134

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 118