Discovery Early Learning Center serves 303 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- 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 303 students has grown by 1112% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 433% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Discovery Early Learning Center is 0.27, 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
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
85%
27%
White
12%
47%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
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 Early Learning Center?
303 students attend Discovery Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Discovery Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Early Learning Center?
Discovery Early Learning Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
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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