Discovery CS

Elementary Charter Supplemental Virtual Philadelphia, PA Grades KG–08 City: Large Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD SchoolScore™ C (60.5)
  • 626 Students
  • 36.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.4:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (215)879-8182 Phone

Located in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA (ZIP 19131), Discovery CS is a Elementary school with charter status serving grades KG–08 in the Discovery CS district.

Key statistics: 626 students enrolled; a 17.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Pennsylvania Elementary School Average
Enrollment
626.0
State avg: 444.0
▲ 41% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.39:1
State avg: 13.1:1
▲ 33% worse
Free Lunch %
99.2%
State avg: 65.2%
▲ 52% worse
School Details
School Name
Discovery CS
NCESSCH ID
420012100757
State School ID
PA-126510011-7775
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
PHILADELPHIA CITY SD
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4700 Parkside
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
ZIP Code
19131
County
Philadelphia County
Metro Area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
4203
State Leg. Upper
42007
State Leg. Lower
42190
Latitude
39.97719
Longitude
-75.21373
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
626
Total Students
👩‍🏫
36.0
Teachers FTE
📐
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)36.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 621 99.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Discovery CS
LEAID
4200121
State LEA ID
PA-126510011
Phone
(215)879-8182
Website
http://www.discoverycharterschool.com
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Philadelphia
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$11,627K
Federal Revenue
$3,337K
State Revenue
$87K
Local Revenue
$8,203K
Total Expenditure
$11,630K
Instruction Exp.
$4,468K
Support Services
$4,865K
Other Current Exp.
$658K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Discovery CS, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Discovery CS?
626 students are enrolled at Discovery CS, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Discovery CS have?
Discovery CS has 36.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does Discovery CS serve?
Discovery CS serves grades KG through 08.
Is Discovery CS a charter school?
Discovery CS is a charter school.
What metro area is Discovery CS located in?
Discovery CS is located in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan area.
What school district does Discovery CS belong to?
Discovery CS is part of the Discovery CS school district.
How much does Discovery CS spend per student?
The Discovery CS district spends approximately $18,578,275 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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