How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Discovery Elementary | High Tech Elementary North County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Marcos, CA | San Marcos, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 717 | 438 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 26.1:1 | 24.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.3% | 43.8% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Discovery Elementary | High Tech Elementary North County |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,622 | $11,753 |
| District | San Marcos Unified | High Tech Elementary North County District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Discovery Elementary | High Tech Elementary North County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.8% | 25.6% |
| African American | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.4% | 52.5% |
| Asian | 19.7% | 14.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Multiracial | 10.2% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Discovery Elementary | High Tech Elementary North County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
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.