What grades does Discovery Magnet School serve?

Discovery Magnet School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the THORNTON area.

Where is Discovery Magnet School located?

Discovery Magnet School is a rural school in THORNTON, CO.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Magnet School?

The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Magnet School is 19.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in THORNTON, CO?

Schools in THORNTON include Discovery Magnet School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the THORNTON area.

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Discovery Magnet School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|THORNTON, Colorado|School District 27J

THORNTON, CO 80602

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Oct

Fri

End of First QuarterEventDistrict-wide

39 Days

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Jan

Fri

Finals/Assessment/Data Day Pk-12 & TLCexamDistrict-wide

Jan

Fri

End of First SemesterEventDistrict-wide

Q2 - 35 Days

Jan

Sat

Finals/Assessment/Data Day Pk-12 & TLCexamDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–8

Enrollment

623

Student:Teacher

19.5:1

Locale

Rural

District

School District 27J

Econ. Disadvantaged

22.1%

Phone

(303)655-6260

School Statistics

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,854

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,886

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,408

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 45%Local 49%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$566,588

-3.2% 1yr+18.0% 5yr

Denver, CO metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.9%

Below 150% poverty line

4.7%

Unemployment rate

10.8%

Uninsured residents

15.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

692

Current enrollment

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 23, 2026

End of First Quarter

39 Days

Event

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

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Break

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

Winter Break

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Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in School District 27J. Discovery Magnet School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Assessment Day (PK-8)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	End of First QuarterDistrict-wide 39 Days	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Finals/Assessment/Data Day Pk-12 & TLCDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	End of First SemesterDistrict-wide Q2 - 35 Days	Event	—
Sat, Jan 16, 2027	Finals/Assessment/Data Day Pk-12 & TLCDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	Second Semester BeginsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	End of 3rd QuarterDistrict-wide 36 Days	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Finals Make-Up Day (High School & TLC)District-wide	exam	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Last Day of School (Preschool & K-12)District-wide Q4, 39 Days	Event	—