Discovery Academy operates 1 public schools serving 352 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 316 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lucas County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,057 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.3% local, 72.5% state, and 26.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 52/100, ranked #311 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
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.
Discovery Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Discovery Academy student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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.
Discovery Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 65.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
Discovery Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 352 students.
How much does Discovery Academy spend per student?
Discovery Academy spends $15,057 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #311 in Ohio.
What is the average rent near Discovery Academy?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lucas County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
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 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #311 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.