Discovery Academy

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Toledo, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 61/100 ranks Discovery Academy #180 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,911 per pupil, Discovery Academy ranks #322 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

352
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,911
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Discovery Academy operates 1 public schools serving 352 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Lucas County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,911 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.3% local, 72.5% state, and 26.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 61/100, ranked #180 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 65.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.9% African American, 25.9% White, 12.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Discovery Academy, enrolling 316 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Discovery Academy accounts for 89.8% of all Discovery Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Discovery Academy a distant remainder — means Discovery Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Discovery Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 65.2% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

26.2%
Federal
72.5%
State
1.3%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
180 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Discovery Academy.

White 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 50.9%
Multiracial 11.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

65.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Discovery Academy

School Enrollment
Discovery Academy
Charter
316

How Discovery Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Sciotoville Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Jennings Local Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Hope Academy Northcoast Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
The Richland School of Academic Arts Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Noble Academy-Cleveland Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Discovery Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Ohio

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Columbus City Schools District
45,338 students · 118 schools · $20,324/pupil
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Cincinnati Public Schools
35,585 students · 65 schools · $18,181/pupil
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Cleveland Municipal
33,998 students · 95 schools · $21,661/pupil
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Olentangy Local
23,281 students · 27 schools · $13,879/pupil
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Toledo City
21,814 students · 57 schools · $18,515/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Discovery Academy?

Discovery Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 352 students.

How much does Discovery Academy spend per student?

Discovery Academy spends $14,911 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #180 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Discovery Academy?

Discovery Academy students are 50.9% African American, 25.9% White, 12.0% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Discovery Academy?

Discovery Academy has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #180 out of 806 districts in Ohio.