Discovery Early Learning Center serves 235 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Discovery Early Learning Center's student population of 235 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Discovery Early Learning Center is 0.25, which is less 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
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
86%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
11%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Discovery Early Learning Center?
235 students attend Discovery Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Discovery Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Early Learning Center?
Discovery Early Learning Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Discovery Early Learning Center offer ?
Discovery Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Early Learning Center part of?
Discovery Early Learning Center is part of Yakima School District.
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