Discovery Charter School

www.columbus.k12.wi.us

Charter School 73 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Discovery Charter School, located at 200 Fuller Street in Columbus, Wisconsin, operates as part of the Columbus School District. The school is designed to offer an alternative educational environment that prioritizes hands-on learning, personalized instruction, and a project-based curriculum. By fostering a smaller, more intimate classroom setting, the school aims to engage students through unique academic experiences that differ from traditional comprehensive school models, helping to cater to a variety of learning styles and interests within the community.

The school emphasizes a collaborative culture that involves students, teachers, and families in the educational process to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. As a charter institution, Discovery Charter School maintains a focus on academic achievement while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. Those interested in enrollment, specific program details, or the school’s current mission and curriculum initiatives can find further information through the official Columbus School District website at http://www.columbus.k12.wi.us.

Total Students

5.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
60 (82.2 %)
Hispanic
8 (11.0 %)
Two or More
3 (4.1 %)
Black
1 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (1.4 %)

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:	Columbus School District
Phone:	(920)623-5950
Website:	http://www.columbus.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 20

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 18