- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Victorville, CA
Discovery School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Discovery School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064104008586
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery School of the Arts earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools.
- #5 of 24
- elementary schools in Victorville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery School of the Arts has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery School of the Arts ranks #5 of 24 elementary schools in Victorville, CA.
School address
District: Victor Elementary · California
NCES ID 064104008586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Discovery School of the Arts held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 064104008586 · Victorville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
902 enr · 26.5:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Elementary (1,014 students)
Discovery School of the Arts held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Discovery School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary
1,014 students
- Mojave Vista E
Mojave Vista Elementary
904 students
- This school
Discovery School of the Arts
902 students
- Challenger Sch
Challenger School of Sports and Fitness
843 students
- Park View Elem
Park View Elementary
793 students
- Brentwood Elem
Brentwood Elementary
790 students
What this shows Discovery School of the Arts reports 902 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery School of the Arts compares
Discovery School of the Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 902 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
902
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$16,630
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.5%
White 12.0%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Discovery School of the Arts is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victor Elementary reports $16,630 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mojave Vista Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Challenger School of Sports and Fitness | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Victorville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
1,014 students 26:1 students per teacher
Mojave Vista Elementary
Standard public school
904 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Challenger School of Sports and Fitness
Standard public school
843 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
793 students 22:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elementary
Standard public school
790 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Vista Verde Elementary
Standard public school
774 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~902 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery School of the Arts
How many students attend Discovery School of the Arts?
Discovery School of the Arts has 902 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Victorville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 911 (2022-23) → 913 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery School of the Arts is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery School of the Arts?
61.5% of students at Discovery School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Discovery School of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment, in Victorville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery School of the Arts?
Discovery School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 of the Arts rank among elementary schools in Victorville?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery School of the Arts ranks #5 of 24 elementary schools in Victorville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Victorville on the city page.
What other schools are in Victor Elementary?
Besides Discovery School of the Arts, Victor Elementary also operates Liberty Elementary (1,014 students), Mojave Vista Elementary (904 students), and Challenger School of Sports and Fitness (843 students). See the Victor Elementary district page for the complete list.