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Discovery Magnet School

PublicGrades 0–8
THORNTON, Colorado · School District 27J
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students623
Student:Teacher19.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch22%
Title INo
Discovery Magnet School
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 414
623
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
22%-27.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Discovery Magnet School is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in THORNTON, Colorado. The school enrolls 623 students. It is part of the School District 27J district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 50% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictSchool District 27J
County8001
CityTHORNTON
ZIP80602
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080258006875

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment623

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

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.

FRL %22%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)