How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Discovery Primary School | Northwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Milton, WA | Edgewood, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 506 | 732 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.6% | 32.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Discovery Primary School | Northwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,662 | $16,882 |
| District | Fife Public Schools | Puyallup School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Discovery Primary School | Northwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.1% | 43.4% |
| African American | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.1% | 14.8% |
| Asian | 9.3% | 15.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.6% | 3.7% |
| Multiracial | 13.8% | 16.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Discovery Primary School | Northwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 422:1 | 589:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.7% | 26.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.