DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY

www.bhmschools.org

257 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery Elementary is a public school located in Buffalo, Minnesota, and serves as part of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose (BHM) School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy and mathematics alongside a well-rounded curriculum, Discovery Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is known for its active and welcoming community atmosphere, which encourages strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. With a focus on innovation and student-centered instruction, the staff at Discovery Elementary utilizes modern teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of their student body. For families looking for more detailed information regarding the school's specific programs, calendar, and district resources, the BHM school district website provides comprehensive updates and contact information.

257

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	2

White
252 (98.1%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)
Hispanic
1 (0.4%)

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:	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Phone:	(763)682-8400
Website:	http://www.bhmschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 43

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 45