Discovery Gardens Preschool serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Attendance Zone: Prelude Preschool Handicapped serves the eastern part of Prescott, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 57.9 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 4.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching a maximum of 7.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery Gardens Preschool's student population of 39 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Discovery Gardens Preschool is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
6%
White
59%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Discovery Gardens Preschool?
39 students attend Discovery Gardens Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Discovery Gardens Preschool students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Gardens Preschool?
Discovery Gardens Preschool has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Gardens Preschool offer ?
Discovery Gardens Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Gardens Preschool part of?
Discovery Gardens Preschool is part of Prescott Unified District (4466).
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