DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 school district, located in MERIDIAN, ID with about 565 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 27 teachers, DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 2100 East Leigh Field Drive in Meridian, Idaho, is a prominent educational facility within the West Ada School District. The school serves a diverse community of elementary-aged students, focusing on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. As part of Idaho’s largest school district, Discovery Elementary benefits from robust administrative support and a curriculum aligned with state standards, aimed at preparing students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for fostering a collaborative culture that encourages partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Meridian community. The campus environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, offering various extracurricular activities and programs that allow students to explore their interests outside of the traditional classroom. With its emphasis on creating a safe and engaging learning atmosphere, Discovery Elementary remains a key institution for families in the region, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child in a rapidly growing area of the Treasure Valley.

For more information, contact DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 855-4090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2100 EAST LEIGH FIELD DRIVE
MERIDIAN, ID 83642-2590
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DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in MERIDIAN, ID with about 565 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
565
Teachers:
27.2
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I 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 565 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
83.5%
Hispanic/Latino
7.6%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Black or African American
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

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.