Discovery School of the Arts

13247 Amethyst Rd.
Victorville, CA 92392

www.vesd.net

911 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The Discovery School of the Arts, located in Victorville, California, is a specialized elementary campus within the Victor Elementary School District (VESD). As its name suggests, the school distinguishes itself by integrating a comprehensive arts-focused curriculum into its daily academic program. By weaving visual arts, music, dance, and theater into core subjects, the school aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction.

Beyond its artistic mission, Discovery School of the Arts is committed to maintaining the high academic standards set by the Victor Elementary School District. The school emphasizes a supportive, student-centered environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. By utilizing the arts as a vehicle for engagement, the school strives to build confidence in its students and prepare them for future academic success, ensuring they develop both the foundational skills and the creative mindset necessary to excel in a diverse and ever-changing world.

911

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery School of the Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	670
Black	68
Asian	20
Two or More	25
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
670 (73.5 %)
White
118 (13.0 %)
Black
68 (7.5 %)
Two or More
25 (2.7 %)
Asian
20 (2.2 %)
American Indian
7 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	N/A
District:	Victor Elementary
Phone:	(760)843-3577
Website:	http://www.vesd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	911
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	586
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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 120

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 154

Grade 6 145