Developmental Preschool serves 38 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Developmental Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Developmental Preschool's student population of 38 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
38 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Developmental Preschool is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
5%
9%

Hispanic
32%
26%

Black
18%
5%

White
32%
48%

Hawaiian
3%
2%

Two or more races
10%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Developmental Preschool?
38 students attend Developmental Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Developmental Preschool students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Developmental Preschool offer ?
Developmental Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Developmental Preschool part of?
Developmental Preschool is part of Steilacoom Hist. School District.
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