Enrollment
902
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Discovery School of the Arts compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Discovery School of the Arts
Discovery School of the Arts is a higher-need, large elementary school in Victorville, California, enrolling 902 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 87% of California schools and 23% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 902 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #325.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Victorville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty Elementary (1,014 students): Discovery School of the Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.5:1 vs 26:1).
Victor Elementary also operates Liberty Elementary (1,014 students) and Mojave Vista Elementary (904 students) alongside Discovery School of the Arts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Discovery School of the Arts compares
Discovery School of the Arts on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Victor Elementary, which includes Discovery School of the Arts.
$14,313
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 76.7%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~902 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Discovery School of the Arts a good school?
Discovery School of the Arts earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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