Discovery Elementary - 26

1506 S Discovery Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106

www.sf.k12.sd.us

877 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery Elementary School, located at 1506 S Discovery Ave in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a prominent institution within the Sioux Falls School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential learning skills. As part of the district's broader mission, Discovery Elementary strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational framework of the Sioux Falls School District, which is known for its commitment to excellence in public education. By fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, Discovery Elementary works to ensure that children have access to a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in future grade levels. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative resources, parents and community members can visit their official district website at [http://www.sf.k12.sd.us](http://www.sf.k12.sd.us).

877

Total Students

49.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Elementary - 26
Demographic	Student Count
White	699
Hispanic	48
Black	57
Asian	14
Two or More	40
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
699 (79.7 %)
Black
57 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
48 (5.5 %)
Two or More
40 (4.6 %)
American Indian
18 (2.1 %)
Asian
14 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Phone:	(605)362-3530
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	877
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 27

Kindergarten 148

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 148

Grade 5 120