DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools school district, located in BUFFALO, MN with about 246 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 13 teachers, DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 is a public school located in Buffalo, Minnesota, and serves as part of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose (BHM) School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy and mathematics alongside a well-rounded curriculum, DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is known for its active and welcoming community atmosphere, which encourages strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. With a focus on innovation and student-centered instruction, the staff at DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY utilizes modern teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of their student body. For families looking for more detailed information regarding the school's specific programs, calendar, and district resources, the BHM school district website provides comprehensive updates and contact information.

For more information, contact DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY at (763) 682-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 NE 2ND AVE
BUFFALO, MN 55313-1697
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DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BUFFALO, MN with about 246 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
246
Teachers:
13.95
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
Grade Levels Offered
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 246 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.3%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.