Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Enrichment Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Discovery Enrichment Center's student population of 101 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Discovery Enrichment Center is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
93%
18%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Discovery Enrichment Center?
101 students attend Discovery Enrichment Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Discovery Enrichment Center students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Enrichment Center?
Discovery Enrichment Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Enrichment Center offer ?
Discovery Enrichment Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Discovery Enrichment Center part of?
Discovery Enrichment Center is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools School District.
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