Discovery Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
730 Applewilde Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078 · (760) 290-2077 · Part of San Marcos Unified School District
San Marcos’ School Grade A− better than 84% of California school districts
Students
717
Students per teacher
26:1
Free or reduced lunch
17%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Discovery Elementary
- Larger classes: 26 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 21.7% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for San Marcos kids: 5 middle schools
On the path
Where San Marcos kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–5Discovery ElementaryYou are here
6–85 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗730 Applewilde Dr., San Marcos
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten163
Grade 1101
Grade 2127
Grade 3103
Grade 4112
Grade 5111
Enrollment over time
589’20
570’21
668’22
687’23
717’24
Up 21.7% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 45%Hispanic 24%Asian 20%Two or more races 10%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Discovery Elementary from San Marcos families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.