JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER

www.johnthomasschoolofdiscovery.net

487 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The John Thomas School of Discovery (JTSD), located in Nixa, Missouri, is a unique public elementary school that operates with a specialized focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. Unlike traditional neighborhood schools, JTSD functions as a school of choice, attracting students from across the Nixa Public Schools district who are interested in a rigorous, project-based learning environment. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to fostering innovation, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving skills among its students.

A defining characteristic of JTSD is its "discovery-based" philosophy, which integrates core academic subjects with hands-on, real-world applications. The school leverages a modern facility designed to support interactive learning, often utilizing local partnerships and community resources to enhance the curriculum. By emphasizing student-led inquiry and the creative use of technology, the John Thomas School of Discovery aims to prepare young learners for the demands of the 21st century, creating a community of curious, engaged, and academically prepared students.

487

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	24
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
426 (87.5 %)
Two or More
30 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
24 (4.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Nixa Public Schools
Phone:	(417)724-6800
Website:	http://www.johnthomasschoolofdiscovery.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 74

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 74