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Discovery School at Four Corners

21 Ferrante Avenue, Greenfield, MA 01301 · (413) 772-1378 · Franklin County
GRADES KG–04ELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL185 STUDENTS
Enrollment
185
Elementary
DISTRICT 160 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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
Kindergarten
24
Grade 1
32
Grade 2
33
Grade 3
44
Grade 4
52
Student demographics
White
15383%
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
2212%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 26%
Black
32%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 10%
Two+
63%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10155%
Female
8445%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
24.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -14.0pp since 2016
Math
33.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -4.0pp since 2016
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
185
-67 (-27%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
was 11.5:1
% White
83%
was 90%
% Hispanic
12%
was 9%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Discovery School at Four Corners

Discovery School at Four Corners is an elementary-level community of small scale in Greenfield, Massachusetts, operated by Greenfield, hosting 185 students in grades K through 4. Enrollment runs roughly 51% below the state mean of about 381.

Discovery School at Four Corners is one of 6 schools operated by Greenfield, a district that works with 1,370 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Discovery School at Four Corners logs that nearly all students (83%) are White. The remainder is composed of 12% Hispanic, 3% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, Discovery School at Four Corners shows 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.2:1, putting Discovery School at Four Corners tighter than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Franklin County) shows that the typical household earns roughly $74,907 per year, 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Franklin County runs 36 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,666 students), of which Discovery School at Four Corners is one.

Greenfield High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Discovery School at Four Corners.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Discovery School at Four Corners has ticked down 27%, going from 252 students in 2018 to 185 in 2025. The White share of enrollment decreased from 90% to 83% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 11.5:1 in 2018 to 10.1:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Discovery School at Four Corners community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Franklin County at a glance

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Population
70,944
Census ACS
Median income
$74,907
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
8,666 students

Quick facts

School name
Discovery School at Four Corners
District
Greenfield
Address
21 Ferrante Avenue, Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone
(413) 772-1378
County
Franklin County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–04
Total enrollment
185
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
250549000798
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Discovery School at Four Corners
How many students attend Discovery School at Four Corners?
Discovery School at Four Corners enrolls approximately 185 students in grades KG-04.
Is Discovery School at Four Corners an elementary, middle, or high school?
Discovery School at Four Corners is an elementary school covering grades KG-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery School at Four Corners?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Discovery School at Four Corners is approximately 10.1:1 (18 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Discovery School at Four Corners?
Discovery School at Four Corners reports a student body of 83% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Discovery School at Four Corners?
Discovery School at Four Corners is overseen by Greenfield in Franklin County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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