How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Discovery Charter Elementary School | Hilltop Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Inver Grove Heights, MN | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 166 | 626 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.9% | 47.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Discovery Charter Elementary School | Hilltop Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,569 | $14,677 |
| District | Discovery Charter School | Inver Grove Heights Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Discovery Charter Elementary School | Hilltop Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.6% | 35.6% |
| African American | 10.8% | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% | 31.8% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 14.5% | 11.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Discovery Charter Elementary School | Hilltop Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.2% | 23.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.