Discovery Primary School serves 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Discovery Primary School's student population of 506 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Discovery Primary School is 0.74, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
25%
27%
Black
6%
5%
White
42%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Primary School?
506 students attend Discovery Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Discovery Primary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Primary School?
Discovery Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Primary School offer ?
Discovery Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Primary School part of?
Discovery Primary School is part of Fife School District.
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