Discovery Elementary

44020 Grace Bridge Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147

www.lcps.org/des

639 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery Elementary, located in the Broadlands community of Ashburn, Virginia, is a prominent school within the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) system. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence while integrating character development and social-emotional learning into its daily curriculum. The school community is known for being highly engaged, with active parent participation and a focus on building strong partnerships between home and the classroom to ensure student success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Discovery Elementary is recognized for its inclusive atmosphere and its dedication to providing a well-rounded education. The school utilizes modern instructional strategies and technology to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing a culture of curiosity and mutual respect, Discovery Elementary aims to prepare its young learners not only for the next stage of their education but also to be thoughtful, responsible members of the broader Loudoun County community.

639

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	109
Black	91
Asian	166
Two or More	63
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
203 (31.8%)
Asian
166 (26.0%)
Hispanic
109 (17.1%)
Black
91 (14.2%)
Two or More
63 (9.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Loudoun County Public Schools
Phone:	(571)252-2370
Website:	http://www.lcps.org/des
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Discovery Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	114
Grade 3	118
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Discovery Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	296	46.3%
Male	343	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)