Discovery Elementary School

About Discovery Elementary School

With a stellar overall score of 96.65 out of 100, Meridian, Idaho's Discovery Primary School ranks #12 among all primary schools in Idaho and #4 in the Meridian School District. The school has 463 students in grades PK to 5 and maintains a solid 18:1 student-teacher ratio. In terms of academic performance, Discovery outperforms both the district and state averages. Seventy-eight percent of students are proficient in reading, and 76% are proficient in math. In comparison, Idaho's rates are 43% and 52%, respectively. The school has full-time certified teachers and delivering high quality teaching to the students. This school aims to prioritizes inclusiveness and fair education for each student.The school is known for its excellent academic performance and helpful district resources. These factors combine to provide a rewarding and well-rounded educational experience. It is situated in a large suburban neighborhood.

Contact Information

Address

2100 EAST LEIGH FIELD DR MERIDIAN ID 83642

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Phone

(208) 855-4090

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Website

https://www.westada.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%

Reading 47%

State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.

26

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

14

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

463

Total Students

$36522

Avg. Teacher Salary

TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Discovery Elementary School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

🤖 Coding & Debugging
🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
🛠️ 3D Printing

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

7

of 10 in idaho

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM - 3:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 80.3%

Asian 4.3%

Hispanic 9.7%

Black 1.5%

Two+ Races 3.5%

Native Am. 1%

White

80.3%

Asian

4.3%

Hispanic

9.7%

Black

1.5%

Two+ Races

3.5%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 463

46.7%

216 Female

53.3%

247 Male

Student Population

463 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

407 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

A new elementary school, Pinnacle Elementary, has been proposed for South Meridian, near the intersection of Locust Grove Rd. and Lake Hazel Rd. The West Ada School District has committed to discussing the proposal in August 2025 to accommodate rampant enrollment growth, and improve elementary education in Meridian, Idaho, with new, 21st-century facilities and improved learning environments.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln