At a glance
Reported students
193
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 161 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
358
Discovery Peak Charter School: 193 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
19.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 185
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.5:1
What the reported data says about Discovery Peak Charter School
Discovery Peak Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in North Pole. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. NCES reports 193 students for 2024–25.
Among 161 elementary schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 290 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, above the Alaska median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.8%) and multiracial (9.8%). English learners represent 4.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Discovery Peak Charter School
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.8%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black2.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Watershed Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
200 reported students
Boreal Sun Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
201 reported students
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
158 reported students
Denali Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
300 reported students
North Pole Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
312 reported students
Salcha Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
59 reported students
Public schools near Discovery Peak Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pole Elementary Elementary · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | PK–05 | 312 | 0.8 mi |
| North Pole Middle School Middle · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | 06–08 | 631 | 1.1 mi |
| North Pole High School High · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | 09–12 | 695 | 1.3 mi |
| Ticasuk Brown Elementary Elementary · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | PK–05 | 351 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Peak Charter School
What grades does Discovery Peak Charter School serve?
Discovery Peak Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
How many students attend Discovery Peak Charter School?
Discovery Peak Charter School reported 193 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 161 Alaska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 185 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Discovery Peak Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 193 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Discovery Peak Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Discovery Peak Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Discovery Peak Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Discovery Peak Charter School in?
Discovery Peak Charter School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, based in Fairbanks, AK, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Discovery Peak Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Pole Elementary (0.8 mi), North Pole Middle School (1.1 mi), North Pole High School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.