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Discovery Elementary School

Public K-5

 4905 Rosedale St NW
       Gig Harbor, WA  98335-1862

(253) 530-1200

District: Peninsula School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
215th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,263 Help


Students who attend Discovery Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Peninsula High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  316

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.2%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.8% Help


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Compare Details Discovery Elementary School ranks better than 81.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Peninsula School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.2%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary School is 14.6, which is the 2nd best among 10 elementary schools in the Peninsula School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Elementary School is $19,263, which is the 4th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Peninsula School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Discovery Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Elementary School 215th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Discovery Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Peninsula School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peninsula School District 36th of 249 Washington 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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.13 209th 1026 79.6%
2005 84.51 121st 1031 88.3%
2006 76.47 194th 1051 81.5%
2007 75.27 198th 1069 81.5%
2008 70.51 284th 1067 73.4%
2009 67.96 316th 1072 70.5%
2010 68.71 295th 1088 72.9%
2011 67.55 327th 1092 70.1%
2012 62.70 413th 1097 62.4%
2013 67.32 351st 1106 68.3%
2015 74.32 244th 1067 77.1%
2016 74.58 257th 1053 75.6%
2017 79.74 199th 1056 81.2%
2018 84.07 147th 1054 86.1%
2019 88.67 108th 1130 90.4%
2021 83.84 168th 1107 84.8%
2022 87.40 141st 1169 87.9%
2023 80.65 215th 1169 81.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Discovery Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.79 30th 637 95.3%
2019 89.16 32nd 566 94.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Discovery Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.46 146th 835 82.5%
2019 84.32 58th 979 94.1%
2022 62.54 300th 1019 70.6%
2023 46.92 541st 1013 46.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Discovery Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.36 160th 1004 84.1%
2019 86.14 116th 1068 89.1%
2021 83.50 146th 1008 85.5%
2022 87.21 125th 1100 88.6%
2023 81.97 176th 1094 83.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Discovery Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.72 1st 50 98.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Discovery Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.01 140th 999 86.0%
2019 89.70 82nd 1075 92.4%
2021 81.31 180th 1025 82.4%
2022 86.55 134th 1113 88.0%
2023 65.82 338th 1099 69.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Discovery Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.86 29th 697 95.8%
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Rank History for White students at Discovery Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.38 176th 833 78.9%
2019 82.89 139th 1027 86.5%
2021 77.20 184th 943 80.5%
2022 84.55 125th 1031 87.9%
2023 80.61 167th 1011 83.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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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
1988 449 0 4 2 7 n/a n/a 0 462
1989 574 2 6 4 3 n/a n/a 0 589
1990 433 6 11 7 7 n/a n/a 0 464
1991 471 5 11 11 1 n/a n/a 0 499
1992 459 8 5 14 4 n/a n/a 0 490
1993 452 7 10 19 11 n/a n/a 0 499
1994 455 9 13 13 10 n/a n/a 0 500
1995 414 10 6 17 13 n/a n/a 0 460
1996 414 10 6 17 13 n/a n/a 0 460
1997 407 7 11 11 4 n/a n/a 0 440
1998 397 11 13 15 3 n/a n/a 0 439
1999 388 7 10 11 5 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 405 5 9 9 6 n/a n/a 0 434
2001 392 3 15 18 4 n/a n/a 0 432
2002 374 5 28 22 20 n/a n/a 0 449
2003 374 5 28 22 20 n/a n/a 0 449
2004 395 12 23 17 12 n/a n/a 0 459
2005 395 14 21 24 6 n/a n/a 25 485
2006 368 12 21 25 7 n/a n/a 19 452
2007 363 13 22 30 10 n/a n/a 38 476
2008 350 9 22 24 5 n/a n/a 57 467
2009 344 7 21 25 5 n/a n/a 74 476
2010 363 5 14 14 6 n/a n/a 64 466
2011 368 6 10 28 5 3 46 0 466
2012 355 5 9 32 6 4 35 0 446
2013 354 5 10 36 3 1 29 0 438
2014 351 5 4 41 6 0 38 0 445
2015 349 5 4 41 5 1 46 0 451
2016 380 6 11 44 5 2 31 0 479
2017 382 7 9 35 2 0 43 0 478
2018 409 4 14 38 1 0 51 0 517
2019 467 4 14 59 2 0 69 0 615
2020 531 4 20 58 1 0 79 0 693
2021 393 5 18 57 1 0 59 1 534
2022 225 4 7 27 0 0 27 0 290
2023 247 3 6 35 0 0 25 0 316

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

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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
1988 462 19.0 24.3 0
1989 589 22.0 26.7 n/a
1990 464 18.0 25.7 0
1991 499 19.7 25.3 n/a
1992 490 19.7 24.8 n/a
1993 499 20.1 24.8 n/a
1994 500 0.6 833.3 n/a
1995 460 19.5 23.6 n/a
1996 460 19.5 23.6 n/a
1997 440 21.3 20.7 n/a
1998 439 20.9 21.0 n/a
1999 421 21.4 19.7 n/a
2000 434 20.7 21.0 n/a
2001 432 21.7 19.9 n/a
2002 449 25.5 17.6 18
2003 449 25.5 17.6 18
2004 459 24.0 19.1 24.8
2005 485 23.9 20.3 18.5
2006 452 26.7 16.9 17.6
2007 476 25.5 18.7 19.6
2008 467 27.7 16.9 21
2009 476 27.7 17.2 22.1
2010 466 25.9 17.9 26.1
2011 466 23.2 20.0 18
2012 446 22.6 19.6 18.6
2013 438 23.3 18.7 19.4
2014 445 n/a n/a 20.7
2015 451 29.0 15.5 23.9
2016 479 26.0 18.4 24.6
2017 478 26.3 18.1 22.8
2018 517 27.8 18.5 19.3
2019 615 32.8 18.7 16.4
2020 693 37.9 18.2 14
2021 534 31.2 17.0 12.7
2022 290 21.7 13.3 19.7
2023 316 21.5 14.6 21.8

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
1988 462 19.0 24.3 0
1989 589 22.0 26.7 n/a
1990 464 18.0 25.7 0
1991 499 19.7 25.3 n/a
1992 490 19.7 24.8 n/a
1993 499 20.1 24.8 n/a
1994 500 0.6 833.3 n/a
1995 460 19.5 23.6 n/a
1996 460 19.5 23.6 n/a
1997 440 21.3 20.7 n/a
1998 439 20.9 21.0 n/a
1999 421 21.4 19.7 n/a
2000 434 20.7 21.0 n/a
2001 432 21.7 19.9 n/a
2002 449 25.5 17.6 18
2003 449 25.5 17.6 18
2004 459 24.0 19.1 24.8
2005 485 23.9 20.3 18.5
2006 452 26.7 16.9 17.6
2007 476 25.5 18.7 19.6
2008 467 27.7 16.9 21
2009 476 27.7 17.2 22.1
2010 466 25.9 17.9 26.1
2011 466 23.2 20.0 18
2012 446 22.6 19.6 18.6
2013 438 23.3 18.7 19.4
2014 445 n/a n/a 20.7
2015 451 29.0 15.5 23.9
2016 479 26.0 18.4 24.6
2017 478 26.3 18.1 22.8
2018 517 27.8 18.5 19.3
2019 615 32.8 18.7 16.4
2020 693 37.9 18.2 14
2021 534 31.2 17.0 12.7
2022 290 21.7 13.3 19.7
2023 316 21.5 14.6 21.8

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Discovery Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201693.0%0.0%1.4%4.2%95.8%95.8%95.8%97.2%97.2%95.8%
201794.7%0.0%0.0%2.7%2.7%98.7%98.7%96.0%97.3%98.7%98.7%
201893.8%1.3%1.3%1.3%2.5%97.5%96.3%96.3%96.3%97.5%96.3%
201993.4%0.0%0.9%0.9%3.8%95.3%96.2%97.2%96.2%95.3%96.2%
202096.2%2.3%0.0%0.8%1.5%98.5%97.7%96.2%97.7%97.7%98.5%98.5%98.5%97.7%
202192.7%1.2%0.0%1.2%4.9%95.1%93.9%93.9%96.3%93.9%98.8%98.8%98.8%93.9%
202284.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%92.2%86.3%86.3%86.3%86.3%86.3%86.3%86.3%86.3%
202393.4%3.3%0.0%0.0%4.9%93.4%93.4%93.4%93.4%93.4%93.4%95.1%95.1%93.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Discovery Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.3%0.8%1.3%2.3%96.9%97.6%96.4%97.1%97.1%97.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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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)
2019 $515 (4.1%) $12,178 (95.9%) $12,693
2020 $04 (0.0%) $8,294 (100.0%) $8,298
2021 $114 (0.7%) $15,477 (99.3%) $15,591
2022 $2,646 (13.7%) $16,618 (86.3%) $19,263

Data source: Washington 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 108th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 215th of 1169 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)74.565
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)71.663.5
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Discovery Elementary School)75.560.7
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Peninsula School District)73.464.6
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)79.484.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)70.766.6
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Discovery Elementary School)79.687
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Peninsula School District)68.765.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)79.166
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)73.272.5
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Discovery Elementary School)72.450
 22.4%
   5th Grade Math (Peninsula School District)61.357.2
 4.1%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Discovery Elementary School)8164
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Peninsula School District)7171.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)77.671.2
 6.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Peninsula School District)71.966.8
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Discovery Elementary School)75.865
 10.8%
   All Grades Math (Peninsula School District)60.752.1
 8.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Discovery Elementary School)8164
 17%
   All Grades Science (Peninsula School District)67.361.1
 6.2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students615316
 48.6%
African American43
 25%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian146
 57.1%
Hispanic5935
 40.7%
Pacific Islander00
White467247
 47.1%
Two or More Races6925
 63.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.4%21.8%
 5.4%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 316 students attended Discovery Elementary School.

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

High : Peninsula High School

Discovery Elementary School ranks 215th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Discovery Elementary School are 78% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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