Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Discovery Charter Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Discovery Charter Elementary School's student population of 166 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Charter Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Charter Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#933 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
54%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Charter Elementary School's ranking?
Discovery Charter Elementary School is ranked #933 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Discovery Charter Elementary School?
166 students attend Discovery Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Discovery Charter Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Charter Elementary School?
Discovery Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Discovery Charter Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Charter Elementary School part of?
Discovery Charter Elementary School is part of Discovery Charter School District.
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