Discovery School

www.discovery.besd.net/

448 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery School, located in Brigham City, Utah, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Box Elder School District. It is designed to serve students who require a structured, alternative approach to traditional classroom learning. The school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes social-emotional growth, behavioral development, and academic success for students who may have struggled in larger, conventional school settings.

By offering a more personalized educational experience, Discovery School aims to help students overcome personal or academic hurdles through smaller class sizes and focused instruction. The curriculum is tailored to meet individual student needs, ensuring that each learner can progress toward graduation while developing the tools necessary for long-term success. Through its commitment to individualized attention and a nurturing culture, the school serves as a vital resource for families and students within the Box Elder community seeking a meaningful, inclusive, and effective path to education.

448

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery School
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	79
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
354 (79.0%)
Hispanic
79 (17.6%)
Two or More
11 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Box Elder District
Phone:	(435)734-4910
Website:	http://www.discovery.besd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 81

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 62