Discovery Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
18%
34%
Black
9%
15%
White
60%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
325 students attend Discovery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Discovery Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Discovery Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Discovery Elementary School part of?
Discovery Elementary School is part of North Hanover Township School District.
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