Discovery Gardens Preschool

551 1st St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Discovery Gardens Preschool serves 122 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Discovery Gardens Preschool's student population of 122 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
122 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Discovery Gardens Preschool is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
24%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
63%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Discovery Gardens Preschool?
122 students attend Discovery Gardens Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Discovery Gardens Preschool students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Gardens Preschool?
Discovery Gardens Preschool has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Gardens Preschool offer ?
Discovery Gardens Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Discovery Gardens Preschool part of?
Discovery Gardens Preschool is part of Prescott Unified District (4466) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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