DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the VOLUSIA school district, located in DELTONA, FL with about 635 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 51 teachers, DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 is a public school located in Deltona, Florida, serving students as part of the Volusia County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school offers a standard elementary curriculum focused on building core literacy, mathematical, and scientific foundations. The environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, aiming to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within the local Deltona community.
Beyond the classroom, Discovery Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration to enhance the student experience. The school frequently engages in initiatives that promote character development and academic excellence, utilizing the resources of the Volusia County district to provide a well-rounded education. Families interested in enrollment, school policies, or specific programs can find detailed information through the district’s official website, which serves as a hub for updates, calendar events, and administrative resources.
For more information, contact DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (386) 860-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DELTONA, FL 32725-7237
(386) 860-3300
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DELTONA, FL with about 635 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- VOLUSIA
- Total Students:
- 635
- Teachers:
- 51
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 635 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.4%
- White
- 38.9%
- Black or African American
- 12.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Female
- 44.3%
- Male
- 55.7%
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.