- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goddard, KS
Discovery Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200654001557
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Goddard · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Goddard, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Discovery Intermediate School grew from 485 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 200654001557 · Goddard, KS Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 15.2:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Eisenhower High School (991 students)
Discovery Intermediate School grew from 485 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Discovery Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
991 students
- Goddard High
Goddard High
962 students
- Dwight D. Eise
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
625 students
- Apollo Element
Apollo Elementary School
544 students
- Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
514 students
- This school
Discovery Intermediate School
502 students
What this shows Discovery Intermediate School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Intermediate School compares
Discovery Intermediate School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 50% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Kansas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Discovery Intermediate School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goddard reports $14,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goddard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Goddard
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Intermediate School
How many students attend Discovery Intermediate School?
Discovery Intermediate School has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goddard, KS. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Intermediate School is 15.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery Intermediate School?
21.4% of students at Discovery Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Intermediate School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Goddard, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Intermediate School?
Discovery Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Discovery Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Goddard?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Goddard, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Goddard on the city page.
What other schools are in Goddard?
Besides Discovery Intermediate School, Goddard also operates Eisenhower High School (991 students), Goddard High (962 students), and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School (625 students). See the Goddard district page for the complete list.