DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

416 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Discovery Elementary School, located at 2100 East Leigh Field Drive in Meridian, Idaho, is a prominent educational facility within the West Ada School District. The school serves a diverse community of elementary-aged students, focusing on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. As part of Idaho’s largest school district, Discovery Elementary benefits from robust administrative support and a curriculum aligned with state standards, aimed at preparing students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for fostering a collaborative culture that encourages partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Meridian community. The campus environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, offering various extracurricular activities and programs that allow students to explore their interests outside of the traditional classroom. With its emphasis on creating a safe and engaging learning atmosphere, Discovery Elementary remains a key institution for families in the region, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child in a rapidly growing area of the Treasure Valley.
416
Total Students
23.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White305
Hispanic69
Black8
Asian17
Two or More15
American Indian2
  • White
    305 (73.3%)
  • Hispanic
    69 (16.6%)
  • Asian
    17 (4.1%)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.6%)
  • Black
    8 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone: (208)855-4090
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 100
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 66
Grade 4 76
Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten18
Kindergarten52
Grade 178
Grade 246
Grade 366
Grade 476
Grade 580
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19847.6%
Male21852.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)