Discovery Magnet School serves 623 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Discovery Magnet School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
30%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
59%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Discovery Magnet School?
623 students attend Discovery Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Discovery Magnet School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Magnet School?
Discovery Magnet School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Discovery Magnet School offer ?
Discovery Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Discovery Magnet School part of?
Discovery Magnet School is part of School District 27j.
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