Discovery Elementary

589 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

589

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	42
Black	20
Asian	345
Two or More	43
American Indian	2

Asian
345 (58.6 %)
White
137 (23.3 %)
Two or More
43 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
42 (7.1 %)
Black
20 (3.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Issaquah School District
Phone:	(425)837-4100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 46

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 103