At a glance
Reported students
502
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas middle enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
493.5
Discovery Intermediate School: 502 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 425
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Discovery Intermediate School
Discovery Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Goddard. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Goddard. NCES reports 502 students for 2024–25.
Among 221 middle schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, above the Kansas median of 12.9:1 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 (78.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.4%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.4%. 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 Intermediate School
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.78 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.5%
- Hispanic10.4%
- Black2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.2%
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 Goddard
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Goddard Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
485 reported students
Challenger Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
454 reported students
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
625 reported students
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
514 reported students
Clark Davidson Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–04
462 reported students
Apollo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
544 reported students
Public schools near Discovery Intermediate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Intermediate School Middle · Goddard | 05–06 | 454 | 0.4 mi |
| Goddard Middle School Middle · Goddard | 06–08 | 485 | 0.8 mi |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School Middle · Goddard | 06–08 | 625 | 3 mi |
| Wilbur Middle School Middle · Wichita | 06–08 | 822 | 7.7 mi |
| Maize South Middle School Middle · Maize | 07–08 | 501 | 9.3 mi |
| Maize Intermediate School Middle · Maize | 05–06 | 651 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Intermediate School
What grades does Discovery Intermediate School serve?
Discovery Intermediate School reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Goddard.
How many students attend Discovery Intermediate School?
Discovery Intermediate School reported 502 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 221 Kansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 425 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Discovery Intermediate School?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 502 students and 30.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Discovery Intermediate School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Discovery Intermediate School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Goddard attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Discovery Intermediate School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.5% 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 Intermediate School in?
Discovery Intermediate School is part of Goddard, based in Goddard, KS, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Discovery Intermediate School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Challenger Intermediate School (0.4 mi), Goddard Middle School (0.8 mi), Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.