- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
Discovery Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160093000971
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Idaho schools.
- #20 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Elementary School ranks #20 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Bonneville Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160093000971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Discovery Elementary School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 160093000971 · Idaho Falls, ID Other · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 19:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students)
Discovery Elementary School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Discovery Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thunder Ridge
Thunder Ridge High School
1,693 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,230 students
- Bonneville Hig
Bonneville High School
1,176 students
- Black Canyon M
Black Canyon Middle School
810 students
- Iona Elementar 661
Iona Elementary School
661 students
- This school 607
Discovery Elementary School
607 students
What this shows Discovery Elementary School reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Elementary School compares
Discovery Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 39% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Idaho - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Discovery Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bonneville Joint District reports $8,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Canyon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iona Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~607 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Elementary School
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has 607 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary School is 19:1, which is 11% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery Elementary School?
17.9% of students at Discovery Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Discovery Elementary School rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Elementary School ranks #20 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Bonneville Joint District?
Besides Discovery Elementary School, Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students), Hillcrest High School (1,230 students), and Bonneville High School (1,176 students). See the Bonneville Joint District district page for the complete list.