At a glance
Reported students
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420.5
Discovery Gardens Preschool: 39 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
3:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Discovery Gardens Preschool
Discovery Gardens Preschool is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Prescott. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Prescott Unified District (4466). NCES reports 39 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3:1, below the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Discovery Gardens Preschool
- 1How do the reported 3:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59%
- Hispanic30.8%
- Black5.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Prescott Unified District (4466)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Genesis Academy
High · Grades 09–12
66 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
275 reported students
Taylor Hicks School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
370 reported students
Abia Judd Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
471 reported students
Prescott Mile High Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
482 reported students
Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
512 reported students
Public schools near Discovery Gardens Preschool
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Academy High · Prescott Unified District (4466) | 09–12 | 66 | under 0.1 mi |
| La Tierra Community School Elementary · Charter · La Tierra Community School Inc (90900) | KG–08 | 135 | 0.2 mi |
| Prescott Mile High Middle School Middle · Prescott Unified District (4466) | 05–08 | 482 | 0.5 mi |
| BASIS Prescott Other · Charter · BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92320) | KG–12 | 610 | 3.8 mi |
| Bradshaw Mountain Online Academy Other · Humboldt Unified District (4469) | KG–12 | 0 | 7.8 mi |
| Prescott Valley School Other · Charter · Prescott Valley Charter School (88317) | KG–12 | 433 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Gardens Preschool
What grades does Discovery Gardens Preschool serve?
Discovery Gardens Preschool reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Prescott Unified District (4466).
How many students attend Discovery Gardens Preschool?
Discovery Gardens Preschool reported 39 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Discovery Gardens Preschool?
The calculated ratio is 3:1, based on 39 students and 13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Discovery Gardens Preschool a public, charter, or magnet school?
Discovery Gardens Preschool is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Prescott Unified District (4466) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Discovery Gardens Preschool in?
Discovery Gardens Preschool is part of Prescott Unified District (4466), based in Prescott, AZ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Discovery Gardens Preschool?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Genesis Academy (under 0.1 mi), La Tierra Community School (0.2 mi), Prescott Mile High Middle School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.