At a glance
Reported students
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina other enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
526
Discovery School: 32 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. 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
- 27
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 1.6:1
What the reported data says about Discovery School
Discovery School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Statesville. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Iredell-Statesville Schools. NCES reports 32 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 569 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, above the North Carolina median of 14.5:1 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 (43.8%) and Black (25%). Students served under IDEA represent 96.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Discovery School
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.48 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 96.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.48
- 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
- White43.8%
- Hispanic15.6%
- Black25%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Iredell-Statesville Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northview Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
108 reported students
Career Academy and Technical School
High · Grades 06–12
103 reported students
Crossroads Arts and Science Early Colleg
High · Grades 09–13
225 reported students
Collaborative College for Technology
High · Grades 09–13
232 reported students
Union Grove Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
247 reported students
Sharon Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
251 reported students
Public schools near Discovery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Middle IB School Middle · Iredell-Statesville Schools | 06–08 | 516 | 0.7 mi |
| Northview Academy Other · Iredell-Statesville Schools | KG–12 | 108 | 1.3 mi |
| American Renaissance School Elementary · Charter · American Renaissance School | KG–08 | 823 | 1.4 mi |
| Statesville High High · Iredell-Statesville Schools | 09–12 | 991 | 1.6 mi |
| Crossroads Arts and Science Early Colleg High · Iredell-Statesville Schools | 09–13 | 225 | 1.6 mi |
| East Iredell Elementary Elementary · Iredell-Statesville Schools | PK–05 | 663 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Discovery School
What grades does Discovery School serve?
Discovery School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Iredell-Statesville Schools.
How many students attend Discovery School?
Discovery School reported 32 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 137 North Carolina combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 27 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Discovery School?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 32 students and 1.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Discovery School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Discovery School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Iredell-Statesville Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Discovery School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.6% 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 School in?
Discovery School is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools, based in Statesville, NC, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Discovery School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oakwood Middle IB School (0.7 mi), Northview Academy (1.3 mi), American Renaissance School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.