Enrollment
522
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Discovery Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Discovery Academy
Discovery Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wethersfield, Connecticut, enrolling 522 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Connecticut schools and 23% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 522 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #121.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (21%) (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Wethersfield's public schools, it stands alongside Emerson-Williams School (408 students): Discovery Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.1:1).
Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students) and Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students) alongside Discovery Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Discovery Academy compares
Discovery Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Discovery Academy a good school?
Discovery Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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