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Discovery Ridge Elementary School

2523 SOMMERS RD, OFALLON, MO 63367

Top 10% School in Missouri

Ranked 41 of 143 in Missouri

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About Discovery Ridge Elementary School

Discovery Ridge Elementary is known as a vibrant public school, which is situated in a large suburb, serving grades K–5 in O'Fallon, Missouri. The median home costs about $450,000. The school has 587 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. At Discovery Ridge, 58% of students are proficient in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. There are 51% girls and 49% males in the institution of learning, and 14% of the students are economically disadvantaged. There are 42 full-time teachers and 2 counselors who help with academics and well-being. The school took the Missouri Gold Star Award for Academic Excellence, which is an indicator of the excellence of its academic programs. Sarah Jenkins, a software engineer, and Michael Thompson, a nationally ranked athlete, are two famous alumni. Discovery Ridge Elementary is one of the promising elementary schools in Missouri. It is ranked #3 in Wentzville R-Iv Elementary Schools and provides high-quality education and opportunities for students to succeed.

Discovery Ridge Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2523 SOMMERS RD, OFALLON, MO 63367

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Phone

(636) 561-2354

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 57% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
549
Total Students
$62753
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 41 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Discovery Ridge Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 PM 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 85.4%
Asian 3.4%
Hispanic 5.2%
Black 2%
Two+ Races 3.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
85.4%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic
5.2%
Black
2%
Two+ Races
3.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 549
48.5%
266 Female
51.5%
283 Male

Student Population

549 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

380 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Discovery Ridge Elementary School is a part of the Wentzville School District, which wants to support 2,600 "WOW Factor" awards to the dedicated staff who make a difference. The district will start using the Stopfinder App in the 2025–26 school year to keep parents up to date on transportation. The Board also approved Ben Tracy as the new Assistant Principal at Discovery Ridge Elementary, starting July 1, 2025. This will improve the school's administration and support for students and staff.

FAQ

Q1. What ages do the kids at Discovery Ridge Elementary School?

Ans. Discovery Ridge Elementary School in O'Fallon, Missouri, teaches kids from kindergarten through fifth grade.

Q2. What do the kids at Discovery Ridge Elementary School do to celebrate holidays?

Ans. Discovery Ridge Elementary School puts on events for students, like "Trunk or Treat" in October and winter holiday programs.

Q3. Can you raise money at Discovery Ridge Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, Discovery Ridge Elementary School has events like "Bubble Bash" and other fundraisers organized by the PTA to help pay for school programs.

Q4. How far do most students have to go to get to Discovery Ridge Elementary School?

Ans. Most students live within 3 miles of Discovery Ridge Elementary School, so they walk or drive short distances to get there.

Q5. How does Discovery Ridge Elementary School use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Discovery Ridge Elementary School has smart classrooms, online research projects, and coding activities to help students learn more.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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