Discovery Academy

www.discoverytoledo.com/

Charter School 316 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Discovery Academy, located on West Central Avenue in Toledo, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focus on academic achievement and personal character development, aiming to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. By maintaining a structured educational environment, the academy emphasizes the mastery of core subjects while fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

A central component of Discovery Academy’s mission is the integration of its "Moral Focus" curriculum, which is designed to teach students virtues such as integrity, perseverance, and respect alongside traditional academics. The school places a high value on building strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the community to create a holistic learning experience. With a commitment to data-driven instruction and a rigorous curriculum, Discovery Academy strives to ensure that every student is equipped with the necessary tools to become a responsible and productive member of society.

316

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	38
Black	161
Two or More	35

Black
161 (50.9%)
White
82 (25.9%)
Hispanic
38 (12.0%)
Two or More
35 (11.1%)

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:	Discovery Academy
Phone:	(419)214-3266
Website:	http://www.discoverytoledo.com/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 52

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 33