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Discovery Elementary

5241 36Th Street North, Arlington, VA 22207, United States

+1 (703) 288-2685

http://www.apsva.us/domain/4352

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Discovery Elementary Overview

About This School

Discovery Elementary is a public elementary in Arlington, Virginia, serving 489 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 with 38 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $100,232, while the school provides support through a counselor-to-student ratio of 305:1. Students are composed of 52% male and 48% female learners. The student body is 70% White, 13% Two or More Races, 8% Hispanic, 7% Asian, and 2% Black.

489

Total Students

PK-5

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

38 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Arlington County

Students per Counselor

305:1

Discovery Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13:1

State Avg: 13.3:1

305

Students per Counselor

Discovery Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$100,232

City Avg: $100,232

State Avg: $66,502

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor305:1

Discovery Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

51.53%

Male

48.47%

Female

Total Enrollment: 489 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White69.73%

Hispanic8.38%

Asian6.54%

Black2.04%

Two or More Races13.29%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Discovery Elementary

Q: What is Discovery Elementary?

A: Discovery Elementary is a elementary public located in Arlington.

Q: How many students attend Discovery Elementary?

A: Discovery Elementary has approximately 489 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Discovery Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Discovery Elementary - Arlington, VA

Quick Facts about Discovery Elementary
School Name	Discovery Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	5241 36Th Street North, Arlington, VA 22207, Arlington, VA
County	Arlington County
Phone	+1 (703) 288-2685
Total Students	489
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	38
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Elementary

What is Discovery Elementary?

Discovery Elementary is a elementary public located in Arlington.

How many students attend Discovery Elementary?

Discovery Elementary has approximately 489 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary is 12:1.

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