Discovery Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 975 Abagail Dr
       Deltona, FL  32725-7237


(386) 860-3300

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
1455th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,730 Help


Students who attend Discovery Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Deltona Middle School
High:    University High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  649

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.4%
Hispanic:
40.7%
African American:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.3% Help


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Compare Details Discovery Elementary School ranks worse than 64.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 36th among 48 ranked elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.61. (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 Racial makeup is: White (44.4%), Hispanic (40.7%), African American (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.3% 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 14.7, which is the 24th best among 48 elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Elementary School is $9,730. 30 elementary schools in the Volusia School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 34th of 67 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
2006 50.02 868th 1688 48.6%
2007 48.40 981st 1786 45.1%
2008 37.81 1184th 1789 33.8%
2009 50.85 966th 1847 47.7%
2010 60.82 792nd 1919 58.7%
2011 51.27 1017th 1985 48.8%
2012 53.25 930th 1984 53.1%
2013 34.84 1366th 2029 32.7%
2014 27.04 1570th 2064 23.9%
2016 33.59 1417th 2087 32.1%
2017 29.41 1518th 2112 28.1%
2018 30.99 1499th 2118 29.2%
2019 24.71 1724th 2182 21.0%
2021 17.77 1900th 2247 15.4%
2022 28.66 1601st 2219 27.9%
2023 35.61 1454th 2240 35.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, August 12, 2019

Open Quote Is not a organized school. The faculty at the office don’t work as is supposed. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 1, 2018

Open Quote The teachers care. My child has a hard time in class and they give all they can. His grades could be better. This year I have seen changes in the school as in new principle and front staff and ways they do things. I wish he started there when the change came. Close Quote



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 699 16 10 111 1 n/a n/a 0 837
1990 769 25 5 147 0 n/a n/a 0 946
1991 906 30 4 230 1 n/a n/a 0 1171
1992 923 34 9 249 2 n/a n/a 0 1217
1993 897 44 13 266 2 n/a n/a 0 1222
1994 942 54 17 303 5 n/a n/a 0 1321
1995 916 58 20 294 2 n/a n/a 0 1290
1996 916 58 20 294 2 n/a n/a 0 1290
1997 615 50 18 234 3 n/a n/a 0 920
1998 533 60 13 215 3 n/a n/a 0 824
1999 532 48 8 204 5 n/a n/a 0 797
2000 514 53 4 222 4 n/a n/a 0 797
2001 491 62 8 247 3 n/a n/a 0 811
2002 489 78 6 282 2 n/a n/a 0 857
2003 489 78 6 282 2 n/a n/a 0 857
2004 473 87 4 300 2 n/a n/a 0 866
2005 432 88 3 322 3 n/a n/a 0 848
2006 426 89 8 340 3 n/a n/a 0 866
2007 348 100 10 349 3 n/a n/a 66 876
2008 365 79 12 340 2 n/a n/a 63 861
2009 320 73 10 319 1 n/a n/a 57 780
2010 302 71 4 308 0 n/a n/a 47 732
2011 319 60 3 312 0 1 29 0 724
2012 287 54 3 262 3 1 27 0 637
2013 326 47 6 258 2 0 21 0 660
2014 299 63 10 269 1 0 24 0 666
2015 324 64 13 278 2 0 31 0 712
2016 278 88 13 242 1 0 24 0 646
2017 266 93 12 263 1 0 29 0 664
2018 247 80 13 263 0 0 32 0 635
2019 277 77 10 206 1 0 33 0 604
2020 247 65 8 206 2 0 31 0 559
2021 185 42 4 178 2 0 22 0 433
2022 240 52 9 255 1 0 21 0 578
2023 288 63 7 264 2 0 25 0 649

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 837 40.0 20.9 21.7
1990 946 46.0 20.5 28
1991 1171 56.0 20.9 31.3
1992 1217 58.0 20.9 30.6
1993 1222 66.0 18.5 36
1994 1321 65.0 20.3 43.8
1995 1290 77.0 16.8 41.2
1996 1290 77.0 16.8 41.2
1997 920 53.0 17.4 46.5
1998 824 50.0 16.5 44.9
1999 797 49.0 16.3 55.8
2000 797 50.0 15.9 54.8
2001 811 52.0 15.6 57.7
2002 857 54.0 15.9 64.1
2003 857 54.0 15.9 64.1
2004 866 54.0 16.0 66.5
2005 848 63.0 13.5 57.5
2006 866 62.0 14.0 59.4
2007 876 66.0 13.3 65.8
2008 861 63.0 13.7 67.5
2009 780 63.7 13.6 70.8
2010 732 56.0 13.0 75.5
2011 724 59.0 12.2 73.5
2012 637 55.0 11.5 75.5
2013 660 52.0 12.6 79.1
2014 666 53.0 12.5 80
2015 712 56.0 12.7 85.7
2016 646 58.0 11.1 87.9
2017 664 54.0 12.2 87.5
2018 635 51.0 12.4 87.2
2019 604 44.0 13.7 84.8
2020 559 45.0 12.4 81.2
2021 433 39.0 11.1 63
2022 578 37.0 15.6 84.9
2023 649 44.0 14.7 70.3

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 837 40.0 20.9 21.7
1990 946 46.0 20.5 28
1991 1171 56.0 20.9 31.3
1992 1217 58.0 20.9 30.6
1993 1222 66.0 18.5 36
1994 1321 65.0 20.3 43.8
1995 1290 77.0 16.8 41.2
1996 1290 77.0 16.8 41.2
1997 920 53.0 17.4 46.5
1998 824 50.0 16.5 44.9
1999 797 49.0 16.3 55.8
2000 797 50.0 15.9 54.8
2001 811 52.0 15.6 57.7
2002 857 54.0 15.9 64.1
2003 857 54.0 15.9 64.1
2004 866 54.0 16.0 66.5
2005 848 63.0 13.5 57.5
2006 866 62.0 14.0 59.4
2007 876 66.0 13.3 65.8
2008 861 63.0 13.7 67.5
2009 780 63.7 13.6 70.8
2010 732 56.0 13.0 75.5
2011 724 59.0 12.2 73.5
2012 637 55.0 11.5 75.5
2013 660 52.0 12.6 79.1
2014 666 53.0 12.5 80
2015 712 56.0 12.7 85.7
2016 646 58.0 11.1 87.9
2017 664 54.0 12.2 87.5
2018 635 51.0 12.4 87.2
2019 604 44.0 13.7 84.8
2020 559 45.0 12.4 81.2
2021 433 39.0 11.1 63
2022 578 37.0 15.6 84.9
2023 649 44.0 14.7 70.3

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 $749 (9.0%) $7,553 (91.0%) $8,302
2019 $877 (9.7%) $8,205 (90.4%) $9,081
2020 $941 (9.8%) $8,642 (90.2%) $9,583
2021 $1,169 (10.5%) $9,987 (89.5%) $11,156
2022 $2,203 (22.6%) $7,528 (77.4%) $9,730

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1724th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1454th of 2240 Elementary schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)4238
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5851
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Discovery Elementary School)3039
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Volusia)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)4935
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5453
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Elementary School)5842
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)5958
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)4648
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5454
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Elementary School)3538
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)5450
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Discovery Elementary School)3946
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Volusia)5661
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students604649
 7.5%
African American7763
 18.2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian107
 30%
Hispanic206264
 28.2%
Pacific Islander00
White277288
 4%
Two or More Races3325
 24.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.8%70.3%
 14.5%


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Discovery Elementary School ranks 1455th of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Discovery Elementary School are 44% White, 41% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : Deltona Middle School
High : University High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 649 students attended Discovery Elementary School.


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