Discovery Elementary School

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Discovery Elementary School ranks 98 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Discovery Elementary School is a public elementary school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving 630 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Bonneville Joint School District, which is ranked 40 out of 77 districts in the state.

Discovery Elementary consistently outperforms the Bonneville Joint District and the state of Idaho in standardized test scores, with 54.1% of students proficient or better in Math compared to 41.6% for the district and 42.2% for the state, and 63.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 53.6% for the district and 53.3% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th grade ELA, where 74.2% of students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (54.1%) and state (49.4%) averages. Discovery Elementary also has a higher percentage of Hispanic (11.9%) and multi-racial (2.06%) students compared to nearby schools, and a lower rate of chronic absenteeism (16.8%) than the surrounding area.

While Discovery Elementary's student population is still predominantly white (84.92%), the school's diversity and strong academic performance suggest it provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Additionally, the school's lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (28.73%) compared to nearby schools indicates a relatively higher socioeconomic status, which may contribute to the school's success. Overall, Discovery Elementary stands out as a high-performing elementary school in the Idaho Falls District, consistently delivering excellent academic results and fostering a diverse and inclusive community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

2935 North Golden Rod Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401-5329

(208) 552-7711

District: Bonneville Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
98^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,328

Students who attend Discovery Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rocky Mountain Middle School
High:	Bonneville High School
	Bonneville Online School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 624

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Discovery Elementary School ranks better than 67.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 4^th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Bonneville Joint District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.99. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary School is 19.5. 9 elementary schools in the Bonneville Joint District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Discovery Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Elementary School is $7,328, which is the 4^th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Bonneville Joint District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Discovery Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Elementary School 98^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Discovery Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Bonneville Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bonneville Joint District 40^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Discovery Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Discovery Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2009	56.24	161^st	349	53.9%
2010	76.00	50^th	356	86.0%
2011	70.48	84^th	359	76.6%
2012	72.36	73^rd	354	79.4%
2013	67.56	100^th	357	72.0%
2016	82.96	36^th	240	85.0%
2017	74.08	74^th	292	74.7%
2018	77.22	47^th	254	81.5%
2019	70.54	47^th	171	72.5%
2021	74.48	40^th	166	75.9%
2022	82.43	29^th	188	84.6%
2023	79.89	52^nd	252	79.4%
2024	65.99	98^th	301	67.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Discovery Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.56	8^th	121	93.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Discovery Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.12	39^th	121	67.8%

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Rank History for White students at Discovery Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.58	34^th	135	74.8%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho 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	Total
2009	285	4	3	89	3	n/a	n/a	384
2010	352	3	6	96	2	n/a	n/a	459
2011	385	2	2	110	2	1	26	528
2012	433	2	1	103	2	0	21	562
2013	521	3	1	131	1	0	21	678
2014	344	3	1	60	1	0	13	422
2015	393	0	1	68	1	0	10	473
2016	471	1	1	78	0	0	15	566
2017	565	3	1	97	1	0	13	680
2018	475	2	0	82	1	0	13	573
2019	487	2	0	106	1	3	22	621
2020	520	1	1	113	0	2	18	655
2021	458	0	1	93	1	2	14	569
2022	457	0	2	78	2	3	16	558
2023	535	0	4	75	2	1	13	630
2024	526	0	5	81	2	2	8	624

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
2009	384	19.5	20.6	49.2
2010	459	24.0	19.1	51
2011	528	25.0	21.1	46.8
2012	562	29.5	19.0	49.8
2013	678	28.4	23.8	48.5
2014	422	20.0	21.1	52.1
2015	473	22.0	21.5	46.1
2016	566	23.0	24.6	44.7
2017	680	30.4	22.3	44.4
2018	573	30.8	18.5	39.1
2019	621	30.5	20.3	42.7
2020	655	29.5	22.2	36.8
2021	569	30.0	18.9	34.6
2022	558	26.0	21.4	33.3
2023	630	32.0	19.6	28.7
2024	624	32.0	19.5	33.2

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
2009	384	19.5	20.6	49.2
2010	459	24.0	19.1	51
2011	528	25.0	21.1	46.8
2012	562	29.5	19.0	49.8
2013	678	28.4	23.8	48.5
2014	422	20.0	21.1	52.1
2015	473	22.0	21.5	46.1
2016	566	23.0	24.6	44.7
2017	680	30.4	22.3	44.4
2018	573	30.8	18.5	39.1
2019	621	30.5	20.3	42.7
2020	655	29.5	22.2	36.8
2021	569	30.0	18.9	34.6
2022	558	26.0	21.4	33.3
2023	630	32.0	19.6	28.7
2024	624	32.0	19.5	33.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,379 (18.8%)	$5,950 (81.2%)	$7,328

Data source: Idaho 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 47^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 52^nd of 252 Elementary schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Discovery Elementary School)	66.3	73.1	6.8%
3rd Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)	54.6	50.1	4.5%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)	59.3	64.6	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)	55.1	46.8	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Discovery Elementary School)	63.8	75.6	11.8%
4th Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)	51.1	46.6	4.5%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)	52.8	64.7	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)	52.5	53.5	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Discovery Elementary School)	63.9	43.2	20.7%
5th Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)	44.7	42.3	2.4%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)	61.4	71.9	10.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)	58.2	54.8	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Discovery Elementary School)	55	45.2	9.8%
6th Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)	47.2	42.4	4.8%
6th Grade Math (Idaho)	43	39.4	3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)	81.3	64.6	16.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)	57.1	54.1	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	55.3	50	5.3%
All Grades Math (Discovery Elementary School)	62.3	58.6	3.7%
All Grades Math (Bonneville Joint District)	43.5	40.4	3.1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Discovery Elementary School)	53.1	46.3	6.8%
All Grades Science (Bonneville Joint District)	59.7	37.7	22%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)	63.3	66.6	3.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)	56.4	51.7	4.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	621	630	1.4%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	106	75	29.2%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	487	535	9.9%
Two or More Races	22	13	40.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.7%	28.7%	13.9%

Schools Near Discovery Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)					ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2935 North Golden Rod Drive	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 552-7711	624	32	19.5	33.2%	526 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (13.0%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.3%)	66	98^th of 301 public elementary schools	67.4%		79.9	52^nd of 252 public elementary schools	79.4%	46	56.3	71.7	52.3	34.9	54.1	42.4	54.1	74.2	55.6	71.1	63.1	$7,328	$1,379	$5,950
Summit Hills Elementary School	Public	K-6	2853 North Lucina Avenue	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4433	483	27	17.8	37.7%	340 (70.4%)	3 (0.6%)	132 (27.3%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	49.7	151^st of 301 public elementary schools	49.8%		55.6	109^th of 252 public elementary schools	56.7%	42		41.2	41.1		37.8	46.6		54.4	61.6		54.4	$7,954	$1,691	$6,264
Bridgewater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1499 Indian Hollow Drive	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 552-5577	472	27	17.4	48.5%	288 (61.0%)	0 (0.0%)	165 (35.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (2.1%)	19.4	242^nd of 301 public elementary schools	19.6%		20.7	202^nd of 252 public elementary schools	19.8%	40	40.5	36.5	23.1	33.3	33.1	24.4	33.8	36.1	37.2	42.1	37.1	$6,201	$751	$5,451
Cloverdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3999 Greenwillow Lane	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4450	532	33	16.1	45.1%	380 (71.4%)	7 (1.3%)	135 (25.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	33.5	201^st of 301 public elementary schools	33.2%		49.5	127^th of 252 public elementary schools	49.6%	74	38.2	40.0	27.3	33.8	34.6	28.6	49.4	46.1	53.3	54.6	51.0	$6,124	$891	$5,234
Iona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5338 Owens Avenue	Iona	83427	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 525-4440	661	28	23.6	24.8%	598 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.7%)	48.9	157^th of 301 public elementary schools	47.8%		47.1	138^th of 252 public elementary schools	45.2%	19	54.6	48.4	34.8	37.5	43.7		56.6	54.9	58.9	50.0	55.0	$5,983	$657	$5,326
Tiebreaker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3100 First Street	Idaho Falls	83406	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4480	388	22	17.6	53.4%	259 (66.8%)	3 (0.8%)	106 (27.3%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	34.4	199^th of 301 public elementary schools	33.9%		25.6	191^st of 252 public elementary schools	24.2%	8	46.1	32.1	36.8	39.6	38.5	31.6		42.9		54.4	48.4	$6,966	$1,250	$5,716
Bonneville Online Elementary	Public, Virtual	PK, KG-8	2017 E 49 N	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 525-4400	309	7	47.5		277 (89.6%)	5 (1.6%)	17 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	18.2	244^th of 301 public elementary schools	18.9%		24.3	194^th of 252 public elementary schools	23.0%	50	27.7		19.6		28.9	33.3			36.9		44.6	$6,295	$437	$5,858
Falls Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2455 Virlow Drive	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4455	465	28	16.9	51.0%	336 (72.3%)	5 (1.1%)	97 (20.9%)	6 (1.3%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (3.2%)	41.4	175^th of 301 public elementary schools	41.9%		33.4	169^th of 252 public elementary schools	32.9%	6	56.4		31.7		43.1	24.6	43.5		60.4		51.4	$9,076	$1,417	$7,659
Dora Erickson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	850 Cleveland Street	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-7612	414	23	18.0	76.6%	250 (60.4%)	7 (1.7%)	142 (34.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	13.9	257^th of 301 public elementary schools	14.6%		8.6	241^st of 252 public elementary schools	4.4%	16	26.9	45.0	18.0	29.1	30.2	18.3		33.4	20.0		29.1	$8,165	$1,707	$6,459
Hillview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3075 Teton Street	Ammon	83406	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4460	433	24	18.0	53.8%	321 (74.1%)	2 (0.5%)	87 (20.1%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.2%)	52.9	137^th of 301 public elementary schools	54.5%		48.2	133^rd of 252 public elementary schools	47.2%	4	51.4	49.1	40.6	52.5	48.3	40.6	48.6	49.1	68.1	52.5	54.9	$6,712	$953	$5,760

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Elementary School

Is Discovery Elementary School a good school?

Discovery Elementary School ranks 98^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 624 students attended Discovery Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Discovery Elementary School?

Students at Discovery Elementary School are 84% White, 13% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Discovery Elementary School in?

Bonneville Joint District

What schools do graduates of Discovery Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Rocky Mountain Middle School
High : Bonneville High School
High : Bonneville Online School

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