Discovery Elementary

674 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery Elementary, located in the Kentwood Public Schools district in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves a diverse student population with a focus on fostering academic growth and community engagement. As part of a larger suburban district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of its elementary-aged students. It is known for its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to prepare children for success in a rapidly changing world by balancing core academics with social-emotional development.

The school benefits from its strategic location in the Grand Rapids area, which allows it to draw from a broad cultural and socioeconomic base. Discovery Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often encouraging parent participation to enhance the educational experience. By maintaining a student-centered approach and utilizing the resources of the Kentwood school system, the institution strives to provide a foundational education that bridges the gap between early childhood learning and middle school readiness.

674

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	109
Black	231
Asian	107
Two or More	60
American Indian	1

Black
231 (34.3%)
White
166 (24.6%)
Hispanic
109 (16.2%)
Asian
107 (15.9%)
Two or More
60 (8.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kentwood Public Schools
Phone:	(616)871-1080
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 113

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 134