DISCOVERY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DISCOVERY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Discovery Charter School school district, located in INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN with about 180 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 17 teachers, DISCOVERY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, is a public charter institution committed to providing a personalized and rigorous academic environment for its students. As a charter school, it operates with a specific mission to offer alternative educational approaches that emphasize individualized instruction, often catering to diverse learning styles and needs. By operating independently from the traditional district structure, the school focuses on creating a tight-knit community where academic growth is balanced with character development.
The school’s curriculum is generally designed to meet state standards while integrating specialized teaching methods that encourage critical thinking and student engagement. Located in a convenient suburban setting, Discovery Charter serves families seeking a structured yet flexible educational experience. Through its small-scale environment, the school aims to foster stronger partnerships between educators and parents, ensuring that each student receives the necessary support to succeed academically and socially within their formative years.
For more information, contact DISCOVERY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (651) 444-8464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076-8888
(651) 444-8464
DISCOVERY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN with about 180 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Discovery Charter School
- Total Students:
- 180
- Teachers:
- 17.5
- 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 targeted assistance 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 180 students
- White
- 53.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.4%
- Black or African American
- 11.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- Female
- 54.4%
- Male
- 45.6%
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.