Discovery Elementary

730 Applewilde Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078

(760)290-2077

www.smusd.org

668 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery Elementary, located in San Marcos, California, is a highly-rated public school serving students within the San Marcos Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and personal growth. The school community is characterized by its dedication to inclusive education, ensuring that diverse learning needs are met through a variety of instructional strategies and support services.

Beyond the classroom, Discovery Elementary prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging parent involvement and community engagement. The school leverages the resources provided by the San Marcos Unified School District to offer modern facilities and technology-integrated learning. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, Discovery Elementary maintains a reputation as a cornerstone of the local community, promoting a culture of kindness, collaboration, and lifelong learning for all its students.

668

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	184
Asian	94
Two or More	61
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
320 (47.9 %)
Hispanic
184 (27.5 %)
Asian
94 (14.1 %)
Two or More
61 (9.1 %)
American Indian
8 (1.2 %)
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:	San Marcos Unified
Phone:	(760)290-2077
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 161

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 90