Discovery Elementary School
#843 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#13698 of 50,301 nationally
About Discovery Elementary School
Discovery Elementary School is a public elementary located in Sunrise, in the Broward school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 789 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 843rd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 789.
There are 11 schools in Sunrise; Discovery Elementary School ranks 5th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Discovery Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Discovery Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Westpine Middle School
Sunrise · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students · 757 m away
Banyan Elementary School
Sunrise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students · 765 m away
Challenger Elementary School
Tamarac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
830 students · 800 m away
Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy
Tamarac · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,435 students · 887 m away
Piper High School
Lauderhill · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,201 students · 2.1 km away
Franklin Academy Sunrise
Sunrise · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,370 students · 2.2 km away
Everest Charter School
Tamarac · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
150 students · 2.3 km away
Tamarac Elementary School
Tamarac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students · 3.1 km away
Welleby Elementary School
Sunrise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students · 3.2 km away
North Broward Academy of Excellence
North Lauderdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
665 students · 3.3 km away
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W. H. Rhodes Elementary School
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789 students
Midway Elementary School
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Hunter's Green Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Elementary School a good school?
Discovery Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 66.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #843 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Discovery Elementary School rank in Florida?
Discovery Elementary School ranks #843 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #13698 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School had 789 students in 2025.
Is Discovery Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Discovery Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Discovery Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Discovery Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.