DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

discovery.vcsedu.org

653 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery Elementary School is a public school located in Deltona, Florida, serving students as part of the Volusia County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school offers a standard elementary curriculum focused on building core literacy, mathematical, and scientific foundations. The environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, aiming to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within the local Deltona community.

Beyond the classroom, Discovery Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration to enhance the student experience. The school frequently engages in initiatives that promote character development and academic excellence, utilizing the resources of the Volusia County district to provide a well-rounded education. Families interested in enrollment, school policies, or specific programs can find detailed information through the district’s official website, which serves as a hub for updates, calendar events, and administrative resources.

653

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	320
Black	63
Asian	4
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
320 (49.0%)
White
232 (35.5%)
Black
63 (9.6%)
Two or More
31 (4.7%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	VOLUSIA
Phone:	(386)860-3300
Website:	http://discovery.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 49

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	118
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	110

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	329	50.4%
Male	324	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)