UTPrimaryATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Discovery School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|VERNAL, Utah|Uintah District
VERNAL, UT 84078
School Profile
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
675
Student:Teacher
24.1:1
Locale
Town
District
Uintah DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
36.3%
Phone
(435)781-3146School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
41%
44th percentile in UT
Math Proficiency
52%
78th percentile in UT
Chronic Absenteeism
9.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
8 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22.6:1
Near average in UTTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
674
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
29
90% fully certified
School Resource Officers
0.2
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,207
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,124
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$13,385
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 48%Local 42%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.1%
Below 150% poverty line
6.1%
Unemployment rate
13.8%
Uninsured residents
11.2%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,112
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
976
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
463 (47%)
Speech/Language Impairment
195 (20%)
Autism
91 (9%)
Other Health Impairment
70 (7%)
Intellectual Disability
50 (5%)
Emotional Disturbance
6 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
656
Current enrollment
Declining(-11% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery School
Discovery School has a total enrollment of 675 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in VERNAL, UT.
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