DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Discovery Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Issaquah School District school district, located in ISSAQUAH, WA with about 650 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Discovery Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Discovery Elementary, located in the Sammamish/Issaquah area of Washington, is a highly regarded public school within the Issaquah School District. It serves a diverse student body from preschool through fifth grade and is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, blending rigorous core curriculum standards with programs that foster social-emotional growth, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
The school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from strong parental involvement through a very active PTA. Discovery Elementary is frequently recognized for its collaborative culture, where teachers and staff utilize data-driven instruction to meet the individual needs of each student. With a focus on preparing children for future academic success, the school environment is designed to be both welcoming and challenging, consistently maintaining high ratings for its student performance and school climate.
For more information, contact Discovery Elementary at (425) 837-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ISSAQUAH, WA 98075
(425) 837-4100
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in ISSAQUAH, WA with about 650 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Issaquah School District
- Total Students:
- 650
- Teachers:
- 34.64
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 650 students
- Asian
- 54.5%
- White
- 30.3%
- Two or more races
- 8.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.