DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.gfschools.org

557 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery Elementary School, located at 3300 43rd Ave S in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is a prominent institution within the Grand Forks Public Schools district. Serving a diverse community of young learners, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment. Its curriculum emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by a strong sense of community and a commitment to collaborative learning. Through the utilization of modern educational resources and a focus on inclusive practices, Discovery Elementary strives to meet the individual needs of every student. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Grand Forks community, the school works to create a well-rounded academic experience that encourages students to become curious, lifelong learners.

557

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	417
Hispanic	25
Black	42
Asian	26
Two or More	44
American Indian	3

White
417 (74.9 %)
Two or More
44 (7.9 %)
Black
42 (7.5 %)
Asian
26 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
25 (4.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	GRAND FORKS 1
Phone:	(701)787-4359
Website:	http://www.gfschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	306	54.9%
Male	251	45.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th