DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2935 NORTH GOLDEN ROD DRIVE
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401

630 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Discovery Elementary School is a public school located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving students within the Idaho Falls School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating modern teaching practices to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Discovery Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining active partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. With a commitment to both excellence and equity, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success in an evolving educational landscape.

630

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	535
Hispanic	75
Asian	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
535 (84.9 %)
Hispanic
75 (11.9 %)
Two or More
13 (2.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)552-7711
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 83