New YorkSchoolsDISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL

DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL

PublicRegularCharterGrades 06
ROCHESTER, New York · DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students300
Student:Teacher10.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 462
300
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
82%+24pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in ROCHESTER, New York. The school enrolls 300 students. It is part of the DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

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

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictDISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL
County36055
CityROCHESTER
ZIP14615
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360104606269

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment300
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino20.4%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian66.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
20.4%
Black
0.7%
Asian
66.4%
Two+
8.2%
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 %82%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)