Discovery Elementary

711 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery Elementary, located in the Kentwood Public Schools district in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves a diverse student population with a focus on fostering academic growth and community engagement. As part of a larger suburban district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of its elementary-aged students. It is known for its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to prepare children for success in a rapidly changing world by balancing core academics with social-emotional development.

The school benefits from its strategic location in the Grand Rapids area, which allows it to draw from a broad cultural and socioeconomic base. Discovery Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often encouraging parent participation to enhance the educational experience. By maintaining a student-centered approach and utilizing the resources of the Kentwood school system, the institution strives to provide a foundational education that bridges the gap between early childhood learning and middle school readiness.

711

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	131
Black	197
Asian	112
Two or More	62
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
205 (28.8 %)
Black
197 (27.7 %)
Hispanic
131 (18.4 %)
Asian
112 (15.8 %)
Two or More
62 (8.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kentwood Public Schools
Phone:	(616)871-1080
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 134

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 105