DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWARD school district, located in SUNRISE, FL with about 982 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 61 teachers, DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 8800 NW 54th Ct in Sunrise, Florida, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students. As part of one of the largest school districts in the United States, Discovery Elementary adheres to the state’s rigorous educational standards while utilizing the district's centralized resources to support student development in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. By leveraging the comprehensive infrastructure of the Broward County school system, Discovery Elementary offers a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Parents and community members can stay informed about school-specific initiatives, calendar updates, and district-wide policies by visiting the official Broward County Public Schools website.

For more information, contact DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (754) 322-9100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8800 NW 54TH CT
SUNRISE, FL 33351-7805
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DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SUNRISE, FL with about 982 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BROWARD
Total Students:
982
Teachers:
61
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 982 students

Black or African American
63.1%
Hispanic/Latino
18.1%
White
10.1%
Asian
4.3%
Two or more races
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.