Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Elementary· 110 schools in district

DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1275 GLENDALE AVE NW, PALM BAY, FL 32907BREVARD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
641
Students
Total enrolled
$11,592
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 19% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 641 students in grades PK–06 in PALM BAY, Florida.
19% below average funding
District spends $11,592 per pupil, 19% less than the national average of $14,347.
15.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in PALM BAY, Florida, serving grades PK–06 with 641 students. The district invests $11,592 per student — 19% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

641
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution348 male · 293 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 442 students
Student Composition
40%
24%
25%
11%
White40%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Black25%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120015002591

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,592Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,592
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,100
Student Support$2,202
Administration$1,391
Operations$1,739
Other$1,159
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,592 spent per student, an estimated $5,135 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
45%
State government
37.1%
Local (property tax)
45.1%
Federal programs
17.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,592/student, 19% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
VIERA CHARTER SCHOOLMANATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMEADOWLANE INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+5 more
↓
Middle
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOLSOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOLDELAURA MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
VIERA HIGH SCHOOLMELBOURNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHERITAGE HIGH SCHOOLBAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
+12 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyBrevard County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBREVARD →
Phone: (321)951-4920
NCES ID: 120015002591
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PALM BAY seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BREVARD
High
VIERA HIGH SCHOOL
2,289 students · 09–12
15% FRL
High
MELBOURNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,249 students · 09–12
31% FRL
High
HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
2,007 students · 09–12
62% FRL
High
BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
1,854 students · 09–12
51% FRL
Other
ODYSSEY CHARTER SCHOOL
1,847 students · KG–12
46% FRL
High
EAU GALLIE HIGH SCHOOL
1,586 students · 09–12
● 39 opp55% FRL
High
ROCKLEDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,558 students · 09–12
50% FRL
High
COCOA HIGH SCHOOL
1,551 students · 07–12
73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1275 GLENDALE AVE NW, PALM BAY, FL 32907
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.