Excellent
#16 of 451 schools in ND
Top 3% in state
Discovery Elementary School
Elementary School · Grand Forks 1 · Grand Forks, ND
A Grand Forks 1 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3300 43rd Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Discovery Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Forks), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,120
Median home value
$274,000
Median rent
$966/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| J Nelson Kelly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Viking Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Holy Family St. Marys SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grand Forks 1
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Elementary School is listed in GRAND FORKS 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Elementary School
Discovery Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Forks, ND, part of Grand Forks 1, serving approximately 571 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Elementary School
What grades does Discovery Elementary School serve?
Discovery Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Elementary School rank in ND?
Discovery Elementary School ranks #16 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Discovery Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Discovery Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Discovery Elementary School a charter school?
No, Discovery Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Discovery Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Elementary School?
11.2% of students at Discovery Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Grand Forks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (701) 787-4359
- Area population (ZIP 58201)
- 42,003
- Area average commute
- 15.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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