- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wethersfield, CT
Discovery Academy
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090070001597
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Wethersfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Wethersfield, CT.
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
NCES ID 090070001597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Discovery Academy held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090070001597 · Wethersfield, CT Other · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 14.9:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students)
Discovery Academy held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Discovery Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ana Grace Acad
Ana Grace Academy of the Arts
855 students
- Academy of Aer
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
767 students
- Academy of Sci
Academy of Science and Innovation
767 students
- Academy of Int
Academy of International Studies 6-12
697 students
- Academy of Com
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo
669 students
- This school
Discovery Academy
522 students
What this shows Discovery Academy reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Academy compares
Discovery Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 91% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 21.3%
African American 16.1%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Discovery Academy is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
How Discovery Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Grace Academy of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science and Innovation | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of International Studies 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Wethersfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Emerson-Williams School
Standard public school
408 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Alfred W. Hanmer School
Standard public school
280 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Charles Wright School
Standard public school
235 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Academy
How many students attend Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy has 522 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wethersfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Academy is 14.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery Academy?
51.3% of students at Discovery Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Academy?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Wethersfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Discovery Academy rank among schools in Wethersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Wethersfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wethersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Capitol Region Education Council?
Besides Discovery Academy, Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students), Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students), and Academy of Science and Innovation (767 students). See the Capitol Region Education Council district page for the complete list.