Discovery Academy

176 Cumberland Avenue
Wethersfield, CT 06109

(860)296-2090

da.crecschools.org/

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery Academy, located at 176 Cumberland Avenue in Wethersfield, Connecticut, is a regional magnet school operated by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC). The school serves students in grades Pre-K through 5, placing a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By integrating these subjects into the core curriculum, Discovery Academy seeks to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, preparing young learners for the demands of a modern, technology-driven world.

As part of the CREC magnet school network, the academy draws a diverse student body from across various towns, promoting a rich learning environment that celebrates different backgrounds and perspectives. The school utilizes a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to instruction, encouraging students to actively explore scientific concepts and real-world challenges. Through its commitment to high academic standards and innovative pedagogy, Discovery Academy aims to provide a high-quality educational experience that lays a strong foundation for future academic success.

520

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	265
Black	81
Asian	28
Two or More	23

Hispanic
265 (51.1 %)
White
122 (23.5 %)
Black
81 (15.6 %)
Asian
28 (5.4 %)
Two or More
23 (4.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Capitol Region Education Council
Phone:	(860)296-2090
Website:	http://da.crecschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 120

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 62