- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale, AZ
Discovery School
Federal NCES profile for Discovery School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040342000058
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools.
- #8 of 17
- elementary schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery School ranks #8 of 17 elementary schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Glendale Elementary District (4271) · Arizona
NCES ID 040342000058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Discovery School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 040342000058 · Glendale, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 20.7:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon School (856 students)
Discovery School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Discovery School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon School
Horizon School
856 students
- Challenger Mid
Challenger Middle School
839 students
- William C Jack
William C Jack School
811 students
- Bicentennial S
Bicentennial South School
729 students
- Harold W Smith
Harold W Smith School
719 students
- This school
Discovery School
601 students
What this shows Discovery School reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery School compares
Discovery School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 18% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 79% in Arizona - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.6%
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.
Funding equity
$10,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.9%
White 6.0%
African American 5.3%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Discovery School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Elementary District (4271) reports $10,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Challenger Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William C Jack School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bicentennial South School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harold W Smith School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendale
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery School
How many students attend Discovery School?
Discovery School has 601 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery School is 20.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery School?
56.9% of students at Discovery School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery School?
The largest demographic group at Discovery School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery School?
Discovery School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 School rank among elementary schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery School ranks #8 of 17 elementary schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Besides Discovery School, Glendale Elementary District (4271) also operates Horizon School (856 students), Challenger Middle School (839 students), and William C Jack School (811 students). See the Glendale Elementary District (4271) district page for the complete list.