Discovery Elementary

500 Discovery Path Lane
St. Charles, MO 63301

www.ofsd.k12.mo.us

415 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

415

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	27
Black	90
Asian	7
Two or More	28

White
263 (63.4 %)
Black
90 (21.7 %)
Two or More
28 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
27 (6.5 %)
Asian
7 (1.7 %)

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:	ORCHARD FARM R-V
Phone:	(636)757-6800
Website:	http://www.ofsd.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 72

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 47