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Enrollment
945
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DISCOVERY CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060229002633
Discovery Charter
1100 Camino Biscay, Chula Vista, CA 91910 · (619) 656-0797 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL945 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
24.2:1
39 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
297 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
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 | 150 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 104 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 119 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 120 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 129 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 124 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 106 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 45 | 5% |
| Grade 8 | 48 | 5% |
This year's kindergarten class (150) is 213% larger than its 8th grade class (48).
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · 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
Schools most like Discovery Charter
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Charter this school | 945 | 31.4% | N/A |
| Allegiance STEAM Academy - Thrive Chino | 950 | 31.9% | N/A |
| Arroyo Vista Charter Chula Vista | 911 | 27.7% | N/A |
| Salt Creek Elementary Chula Vista | 835 | 34.1% | 68.0% |
| Ocean View Hills San Diego | 1,020 | 30.1% | 53.4% |
| Las Animas Elementary Gilroy | 800 | 41.3% | 53.5% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Discovery Charter ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 945 | #124 of 5,915 | #13 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.2:1 | #3,910 of 5,352 | #289 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.5% | #2,802 of 5,354 | #276 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 31.4% | #4,697 of 5,625 | #340 of 442 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
945
+66 (+8%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
24.2:1
was 24.4:1
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 | 945 | 39 | 24.2:1 | 31% (297) |
| 2023-24 | 968 | 40 | 24.2:1 | 26% (253) |
| 2022-23 | 982 | 40 | 24.6:1 | 34% (329) |
| 2020-21 | 879 | 36 | 24.4:1 | 32% (278) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Discovery Charter.
About Discovery Charter
Discovery Charter is a high-enrollment elementary school in Chula Vista, California. The school covers kindergarten through 8 and reported 945 students in 2024-25. On average, elementary schools in California enroll around 465, and this school is 103% above that mark.
Discovery Charter District operates Discovery Charter.
Federal enrollment data show Discovery Charter is 69% Hispanic. The remaining shares are 13% Asian, 8% White, 7% multiracial, and 2% Black. San Diego County as a whole is about 35% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. A diversity index of 50% means there is a 50% chance two randomly chosen students at Discovery Charter are from different groups.
Discovery Charter has a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.2:1, with 39 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, so this school has more students per teacher. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 31% at Discovery Charter. For comparison, public schools in San Diego County average 54%.
For San Diego County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $106,268 a year, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. Public schools in San Diego County number 766, with about 467,437 students.
Discovery Charter's nearest public school is Bonita Vista Middle (about 0.8 miles). The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Under the NCES locale system, Discovery Charter is City: Large. Discovery Charter is one of the charter schools in California.
Enrollment rose by 8% across 4 years, from 879 in 2020-21 to 945 in 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at Discovery Charter. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chula Vista
- Eastlake HighHigh · 2,557 students
- Otay Ranch Senior HighHigh · 2,440 students
- Olympian HighHigh · 2,289 students
- Bonita Vista Senior HighHigh · 1,960 students
- Chula Vista Senior HighHigh · 1,864 students
- Hilltop Senior HighHigh · 1,771 students
Other Discovery Charter schools
7 other US public schools in 6 states are named Discovery Charter. Discovery Charter is the largest of the 8.
- Discovery CharterSan Jose, CA · 555 students
- Discovery CharterTracy, CA · 369 students
- Discovery Charter SchoolPorter, IN · 536 students
- Discovery CharterBahama, NC · 453 students
- DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOLROCHESTER, NY · 300 students
Nearby schools
- Bonita Vista Middle0.8 mi · 972
- Chula Vista Hills Elementary0.8 mi · 430
- Casillas (Joseph) Elementary0.9 mi · 431
- Rancho del Rey Middle1.0 mi · 1,705
- Bonita Vista Senior High1.1 mi · 1,960
- Allen (Ella B.) Elementary1.4 mi · 422
Frequently asked questions
About Discovery CharterHow large is Discovery Charter?
Discovery Charter enrolls approximately 945 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Discovery Charter serve?
Discovery Charter serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter is approximately 24.2:1 (39 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Discovery Charter?
Discovery Charter reports a student body of 8% White, 69% Hispanic, 2% Black, 13% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Discovery Charter?
Discovery Charter is overseen by Discovery Charter District in San Diego County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.