Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery Elementary School's student population of 567 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Discovery Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 449 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
10:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
9%
5%
White
74%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grand Forks 1 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Elementary School's ranking?
Discovery Elementary School is ranked #51 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Discovery Elementary School often compared to?
Discovery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J Nelson Kelly Elementary School, South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
567 students attend Discovery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Discovery Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Discovery Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Discovery Elementary School part of?
Discovery Elementary School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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