Discovery Primary School serves 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Discovery Primary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Discovery Primary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
47%
49%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Discovery Primary School?
496 students attend Discovery Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Discovery Primary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Primary School?
Discovery Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Discovery Primary School offer ?
Discovery Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Discovery Primary School part of?
Discovery Primary School is part of Fife School District.
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