DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

816 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

816

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	164
Black	523
Asian	27
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
523 (64.1 %)
Hispanic
164 (20.1 %)
White
64 (7.8 %)
Two or More
34 (4.2 %)
Asian
27 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)322-9100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6

Kindergarten 139

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 136

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	139
Grade 1	132
Grade 2	128
Grade 3	143
Grade 4	132
Grade 5	136

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	398	48.8%
Male	418	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)