At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
555
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
18%-47.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Discovery Charter is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in San Jose, California. The school enrolls 555 students. It is part of the Discovery Charter District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictDiscovery Charter District
County6085
CitySan Jose
ZIP95117
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060159111792
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment555
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino14.5%
Black / African American33.4%
Asian6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native34.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
Two or More Races9.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
14.5%
Black
33.4%
Asian
6.5%
Two+
9.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.