- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orange Park, FL
Discovery Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120030008631
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Oaks Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #7 of 15
- schools in Orange Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Oaks Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Oaks Elementary ranks #7 of 15 schools in Orange Park, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Discovery Oaks Elementary held near 939 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 120030008631 · Orange Park, FL Other · MID · TRAD
915 enr · 16.3:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
Discovery Oaks Elementary held near 939 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Discovery Oaks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakleaf High S
Oakleaf High School
2,307 students
- Middleburg Hig
Middleburg High School
1,866 students
- Orange Park Hi
Orange Park High School
1,844 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High School
1,792 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
1,776 students
- This school 915
Discovery Oaks Elementary
915 students
What this shows Discovery Oaks Elementary reports 915 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Oaks Elementary compares
Discovery Oaks Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 915 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
915
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Florida - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 37.0%
White 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Discovery Oaks Elementary is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery Oaks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Oaks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~915 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Discovery Oaks Elementary?
Discovery Oaks Elementary has 915 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orange Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 977 (2022-23) → 939 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Oaks Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery Oaks Elementary?
29.8% of students at Discovery Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Oaks Elementary is African American at 37.0% of enrollment, in Orange Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Oaks Elementary?
Discovery Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Oaks Elementary rank among schools in Orange Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Oaks Elementary ranks #7 of 15 schools in Orange Park, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orange Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay?
Besides Discovery Oaks Elementary, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Orange Park High School (1,844 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.