Discovery Charter School Sandhill

www.dcslv.org

Charter School 117 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery Charter School, specifically the Mesa Vista campus located in Las Vegas, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focus on providing a rigorous, standards-based curriculum designed to prepare students for academic success in high school and beyond. Their educational approach emphasizes core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics, while often integrating project-based learning and character development to foster a well-rounded student experience.

Beyond the classroom, Discovery Charter School prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented environment. By keeping class sizes manageable and fostering strong partnerships between teachers, students, and parents, the school aims to create a supportive culture that prioritizes individualized attention. As a public charter, it is governed by a board of directors and remains committed to providing families in the Las Vegas area with a specialized alternative to traditional district schools, focusing on high expectations and consistent academic growth.

117

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Charter School Sandhill
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	59
Black	17
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

Hispanic
59 (50.4%)
White
26 (22.2%)
Black
17 (14.5%)
Two or More
12 (10.3%)
American Indian
2 (1.7%)
Asian
1 (0.9%)

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:	State Sponsored Charter Schools
Phone:	(702)489-9350
Website:	http://www.dcslv.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 21

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Discovery Charter School Sandhill
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	21
Grade 1	16
Grade 2	18
Grade 3	24
Grade 4	16
Grade 5	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Discovery Charter School Sandhill
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	68	58.1%
Male	49	41.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)