Discovery Magnet School serves 692 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery Magnet School's student population of 692 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
692 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Discovery Magnet School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
6%
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
57%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Discovery Magnet School?
692 students attend Discovery Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Discovery Magnet School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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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