Discovery Community School

Discovery.lwsd.org

71 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Discovery School, located in Kirkland, Washington, is a public alternative school within the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) that serves students in grades K–5. The school is widely recognized for its "choice" model, which emphasizes a strong partnership between parents, teachers, and students. By fostering a highly collaborative environment, Discovery School encourages family involvement in the classroom, aiming to create a tight-knit community where parents are actively integrated into the educational process.

Academically, the school is known for its rigorous, student-centered curriculum that balances traditional core subjects with innovative, hands-on learning experiences. The school’s philosophy prioritizes critical thinking, social-emotional development, and a personalized approach to instruction, allowing teachers to tailor lessons to meet the diverse needs of their students. Because it is a choice school, it typically attracts families who are seeking a highly engaged, community-oriented educational setting that differs from the traditional neighborhood school model.

Total Students

3.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	23
Two or More	9

White
34 (47.9%)
Asian
23 (32.4%)
Two or More
9 (12.7%)
Hispanic
4 (5.6%)
Black
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lake Washington School District
Phone:	(425)936-2704
Website:	http://Discovery.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	2
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 11

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 13