Discovery Elementary School

Summary:

Discovery Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Palm Bay, Florida, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 641. The school is part of the Brevard District, which is ranked 22 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Discovery Elementary School shares some similarities with the surrounding schools, it stands out in several key areas. The school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 24.4%, compared to the Brevard District average of 19.2% and the state average of 16.5%. Additionally, Discovery Elementary's test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 35% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 59% in the Brevard District and 55% statewide. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 68.95%, which is much higher than the surrounding schools, such as John F. Turner Senior Elementary School and Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At Lockmar.

Despite these challenges, Discovery Elementary School has a more diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1101 out of 2029 Florida elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 1616 out of 2256 in 2023-2024, and it has consistently been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's higher spending per student, at $10,971 compared to the Brevard District average of $10,401, suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that the surrounding schools do not, and exploring the underlying causes of the high absenteeism rate and developing strategies to improve academic performance could be valuable next steps.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1275 Glendale Ave NW
       Palm Bay, FL  32907


(321) 951-4920

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
1616th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,971 Help


Students who attend Discovery Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Central Middle School
High:    Heritage High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  641

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.9%
African American:
25.1%
Hispanic:
23.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Discovery Elementary School ranks worse than 71.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 50th among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Discovery Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.9%), African American (25.1%), Hispanic (23.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary School is 15.2. 40 elementary schools in the Brevard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Elementary School is $10,971, which is the 29th highest among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Discovery Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Discovery Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.01 61st 199 69.3%
2005 68.71 87th 202 56.9%
2006 74.91 410th 1688 75.7%
2007 59.63 752nd 1786 57.9%
2008 58.01 782nd 1789 56.3%
2009 51.36 958th 1847 48.1%
2010 43.09 1182nd 1919 38.4%
2011 37.68 1312th 1985 33.9%
2012 42.18 1174th 1984 40.8%
2013 45.74 1101st 2029 45.7%
2014 44.30 1149th 2064 44.3%
2016 39.59 1275th 2087 38.9%
2017 34.96 1373rd 2112 35.0%
2018 38.81 1325th 2118 37.4%
2019 35.27 1446th 2182 33.7%
2021 41.12 1288th 2247 42.7%
2022 42.88 1251st 2219 43.6%
2023 38.87 1365th 2240 39.1%
2024 30.18 1616th 2256 28.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Discovery Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 589 57 10 20 3 n/a n/a 0 679
1990 950 96 15 43 5 n/a n/a 0 1109
1991 1153 126 21 74 5 n/a n/a 0 1379
1992 853 123 20 58 2 n/a n/a 0 1056
1993 882 125 15 69 2 n/a n/a 0 1093
1994 916 135 22 76 4 n/a n/a 0 1153
1995 923 147 16 92 4 n/a n/a 0 1182
1996 923 147 16 92 4 n/a n/a 0 1182
1997 927 164 14 113 3 n/a n/a 0 1221
1998 871 178 13 115 2 n/a n/a 0 1179
1999 832 194 16 105 2 n/a n/a 0 1149
2000 787 176 16 112 2 n/a n/a 0 1093
2001 693 171 11 110 0 n/a n/a 0 985
2002 620 152 10 106 2 n/a n/a 0 890
2003 620 152 10 106 2 n/a n/a 0 890
2004 639 173 9 105 4 n/a n/a 0 930
2005 644 186 9 94 5 n/a n/a 0 938
2006 630 220 10 102 5 n/a n/a 0 967
2007 527 223 13 113 4 n/a n/a 80 960
2008 543 245 15 130 4 n/a n/a 94 1031
2009 520 218 13 149 2 n/a n/a 96 998
2010 478 228 12 135 1 n/a n/a 85 939
2011 343 166 12 137 0 0 61 0 719
2012 327 185 13 165 0 0 54 0 744
2013 318 162 13 145 0 0 51 0 689
2014 331 188 11 133 0 0 57 0 720
2015 342 176 12 118 0 0 61 0 709
2016 304 153 10 113 0 0 54 0 634
2017 307 136 12 96 1 0 73 0 625
2018 272 121 7 106 1 0 65 0 572
2019 281 140 9 137 1 0 76 0 644
2020 295 125 11 119 2 0 93 0 645
2021 228 131 7 119 0 0 75 0 560
2022 248 137 5 155 0 0 70 0 615
2023 256 161 3 151 0 1 69 0 641

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Discovery Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 679 38.0 17.8 22.4
1990 1109 57.0 19.4 12.1
1991 1379 72.0 19.1 19.2
1992 1056 59.0 17.8 21.6
1993 1093 56.0 19.5 23.3
1994 1153 58.0 19.9 24
1995 1182 60.0 19.7 26.8
1996 1182 60.0 19.7 26.8
1997 1221 61.0 20.0 27.4
1998 1179 65.0 18.1 29
1999 1149 63.0 18.2 39.7
2000 1093 66.0 16.6 9.1
2001 985 61.0 16.1 48.2
2002 890 59.0 15.1 44.3
2003 890 59.0 15.1 44.3
2004 930 60.0 15.5 50.2
2005 938 66.0 14.2 54.7
2006 967 63.0 15.3 50.6
2007 960 67.0 14.3 59.2
2008 1031 70.0 14.7 60
2009 998 71.7 15.1 63
2010 939 65.0 14.4 70.3
2011 719 55.0 13.0 65.6
2012 744 54.0 13.7 70
2013 689 54.0 12.7 69.7
2014 720 55.0 13.0 73.2
2015 709 53.0 13.3 76.9
2016 634 47.0 13.4 75.9
2017 625 48.0 13.0 78.6
2018 572 48.0 11.9 76.6
2019 644 47.0 13.7 76.9
2020 645 42.0 15.3 76.3
2021 560 44.0 12.7 58.2
2022 615 39.0 15.7 63.7
2023 641 42.0 15.2 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Discovery Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 679 38.0 17.8 22.4
1990 1109 57.0 19.4 12.1
1991 1379 72.0 19.1 19.2
1992 1056 59.0 17.8 21.6
1993 1093 56.0 19.5 23.3
1994 1153 58.0 19.9 24
1995 1182 60.0 19.7 26.8
1996 1182 60.0 19.7 26.8
1997 1221 61.0 20.0 27.4
1998 1179 65.0 18.1 29
1999 1149 63.0 18.2 39.7
2000 1093 66.0 16.6 9.1
2001 985 61.0 16.1 48.2
2002 890 59.0 15.1 44.3
2003 890 59.0 15.1 44.3
2004 930 60.0 15.5 50.2
2005 938 66.0 14.2 54.7
2006 967 63.0 15.3 50.6
2007 960 67.0 14.3 59.2
2008 1031 70.0 14.7 60
2009 998 71.7 15.1 63
2010 939 65.0 14.4 70.3
2011 719 55.0 13.0 65.6
2012 744 54.0 13.7 70
2013 689 54.0 12.7 69.7
2014 720 55.0 13.0 73.2
2015 709 53.0 13.3 76.9
2016 634 47.0 13.4 75.9
2017 625 48.0 13.0 78.6
2018 572 48.0 11.9 76.6
2019 644 47.0 13.7 76.9
2020 645 42.0 15.3 76.3
2021 560 44.0 12.7 58.2
2022 615 39.0 15.7 63.7
2023 641 42.0 15.2 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,447 (14.8%) $8,320 (85.2%) $9,767
2019 $1,212 (13.6%) $7,724 (86.4%) $8,936
2020 $1,596 (17.1%) $7,757 (82.9%) $9,353
2021 $1,893 (17.2%) $9,138 (82.8%) $11,030
2022 $1,832 (17.3%) $8,780 (82.7%) $10,612
2023 $2,768 (25.2%) $8,203 (74.8%) $10,971

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1446th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1365th of 2240 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)5251
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6458
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Discovery Elementary School)5149
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6159
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)5349
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6160
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Elementary School)4938
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6460
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)5251
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6061
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Elementary School)5549
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6056
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Discovery Elementary School)4236
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Brevard)5657
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)4258
 16%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6064
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Elementary School)4452
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6766
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students644641
 0.5%
African American140161
 15%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian93
 66.7%
Hispanic137151
 10.2%
Pacific Islander01
White281256
 8.9%
Two or More Races7669
 9.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.9%69%
 7.9%


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Students at Discovery Elementary School are 40% White, 25% African American, 24% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.

Students who attend Discovery Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Middle School
High : Heritage High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 641 students attended Discovery Elementary School.

Discovery Elementary School ranks 1616th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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