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Discovery CS
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Grades K to 8 · Discovery CS
Charter school
About Discovery CS
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Discovery CS is a public charter school for kindergarten through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 626 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Philadelphia. There are about 17.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (36 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city. Within 5 miles there are 310 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.
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School facts
| Address | 4700 Parkside, Philadelphia, PA 19131 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (215) 879-8182 |
| School district | Discovery CS |
| Grades | K to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 626 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 36 |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, large, Philadelphia County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 420012100757). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Discovery CS serve?
Discovery CS serves kindergarten through grade 8.
How many students attend Discovery CS?
Discovery CS reported 626 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery CS?
About 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 626 students and 36 teachers in federal data.
Is Discovery CS a public or charter school?
Discovery CS is a public charter school.
What school district is Discovery CS in?
Discovery CS is part of Discovery CS.
Where is Discovery CS located?
Discovery CS is at 4700 Parkside, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The phone number is (215) 879-8182.
How many other schools are near Discovery CS?
There are 310 other schools within 5 miles of Discovery CS in our directory.
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