Enrollment
168
Elementary
STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DISCOVER U ELEMENTARY·NCES 040089403379
Discover U
13226 N 113TH AVE, YOUNGTOWN, AZ 85363 · (623) 974-4827 · Maricopa County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL168 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
13 FTE teachers
STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 27 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 27 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 29 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 21 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 27 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 23 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 14 | 8% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
AASA 2023-24 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
2.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . -18.0pp since 2017
Math
2.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . -18.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 2 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 2 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 42 and 35. Reading and writing scores are down about 18 points since 2017, while math scores are down about 18 points.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 2022-23 | 23.0% | 9.0% |
| 2021-22 | 22.0% | 23.0% |
| 2020-21 | 30.0% | 9.0% |
| 2018-19 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 2017-18 | 20.0% | 20.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Discover U ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Maricopa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 2.0% | #983 of 1,072 | #610 of 646 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 2.0% | #1,023 of 1,072 | #618 of 646 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 168 | #1,044 of 1,223 | #640 of 692 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
168
+31 (+23%) vs 2020
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 168 | 13 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 162 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 145 | N/A | N/A | 83% (121) |
| 2020-21 | 137 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 172 | N/A | N/A | 61% (105) |
| 2015-16 | 226 | N/A | N/A | 60% (136) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Discover U.
About Discover U
Discover U is a small elementary school serving families in YOUNGTOWN, Arizona. The school's enrollment of 168 students covers kindergarten through 6. Statewide, elementary schools in Arizona average about 451 students each.
For district matters, Discover U falls under Discover U Elementary.
A majority of students at Discover U, 68%, are Hispanic. The next largest groups are 14% White, 12% Black, and 5% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 37 points above the 31% share among Maricopa County residents. Discover U has a diversity index of 49%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Discover U employs 13 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 12.9:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Arizona is 17.0:1, higher than at this school.
In Maricopa County (population about 4,559,748), median household income is about $89,300, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 37%, and about 8% of people live in poverty. A total of 1,352 public schools operate in Maricopa County, serving about 725,139 students.
Of nearby public schools, Riverview School is the closest, at about 0.6 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The NCES locale for Discover U is Suburb: Large, which covers schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. Discover U is a public charter school.
The number of students grew from 137 to 168 over 4 years.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Discover U. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Maricopa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Riverview School0.6 mi · 801
- Thompson Ranch Elementary1.1 mi · 759
- El Mirage Elementary School1.4 mi · 722
- Dysart High School2.3 mi · 1,471
- Surprise Elementary School2.3 mi · 782
- West-MEC - Dysart High School2.4 mi · 1
Frequently asked questions
About Discover UHow many students attend Discover U?
Discover U enrolls approximately 168 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does Discover U serve?
Discover U serves grades KG-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discover U?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Discover U is approximately 12.9:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Discover U?
At Discover U, the student body is approximately 14% White, 68% Hispanic, 12% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Discover U?
Discover U is overseen by Discover U Elementary in Maricopa County.
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