Franklin Discovery Academy

Charter School 651 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Franklin Discovery Academy, located in Vineyard, Utah, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a "Leader in Me" framework, which integrates Stephen Covey’s *7 Habits of Highly Effective People* into its daily curriculum. By focusing on social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academics, the academy aims to cultivate personal responsibility, goal-setting, and leadership skills in its students from a young age.

Academically, the school emphasizes a personalized approach designed to help students master core subjects at their own pace while fostering a love for lifelong learning. The campus environment is structured to support a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to take ownership of their education. Through its commitment to character development and individualized instruction, Franklin Discovery Academy seeks to prepare its students not only for high school success but also to become proactive, capable citizens in their broader community.

651

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Discovery Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	77
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	14

White
527 (81.0 %)
Hispanic
77 (11.8 %)
Two or More
23 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.2 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Franklin Discovery Academy
Phone:	(801)785-6500
Website:	http://franklindiscovery.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 114

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin Discovery Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	114
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	88
Grade 6	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin Discovery Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	299	45.9%
Male	352	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)