DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Discovery Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ORCHARD FARM R-V school district, located in St. Charles, MO with about 378 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 27 teachers, Discovery Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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, located on Discovery Path Lane in St. Charles, Missouri, is a primary educational institution serving the Orchard Farm School District. As a key part of the local community, the school is committed to fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment designed to help young students build a strong academic foundation. With a focus on both intellectual growth and character development, the school strives to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle and high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Orchard Farm School District, which emphasizes the success of every child through quality instruction and community partnership. By visiting their official website at http://www.ofsd.k12.mo.us, parents and community members can access essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and information regarding upcoming events. Discovery Elementary serves as a hub for local families, working to maintain a culture of excellence and inclusivity for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Discovery Elementary at (636) 757-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Discovery Path Lane
St. Charles, MO 63301-0114
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DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in St. Charles, MO with about 378 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ORCHARD FARM R-V
Total Students:
378
Teachers:
27.5
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
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 378 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
74.3%
Black or African American
15.1%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

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.