Discovery Primary School

1205 19th Avenue
Milton, WA 98354
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Discovery Primary School serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Discovery Primary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
473 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Discovery Primary School is 0.73, 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.
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State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
9%
9%
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Hispanic
22%
26%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
44%
48%
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Hawaiian
3%
2%
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Two or more races
15%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Discovery Primary School?
473 students attend Discovery Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Discovery Primary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 3% 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 14:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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