- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yakima, WA
Discovery Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 531011003026
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Early Learning Center ranks #11 of 11 schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011003026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Discovery Early Learning Center held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 531011003026 · Yakima, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 27.5:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis High School (2,359 students)
Discovery Early Learning Center held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Discovery Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis High Sch
Davis High School
2,359 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
2,258 students
- Franklin Middl 848
Franklin Middle School
848 students
- Wilson Middle 840
Wilson Middle School
840 students
- Lewis & Clark 815
Lewis & Clark Middle School
815 students
- This school 303
Discovery Early Learning Center
303 students
What this shows Discovery Early Learning Center reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Early Learning Center compares
Discovery Early Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.5:1 | ▲ 56% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 82% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 95% in Washington - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
White 11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Discovery Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Yakima School District reports $18,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Yakima
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
582 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East Valley Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mcclure Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Barge-Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 14:1 students per teacher
Whitney Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Early Learning Center
How many students attend Discovery Early Learning Center?
Discovery Early Learning Center has 303 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Early Learning Center is 27.5:1, which is 56% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery Early Learning Center?
81.9% of students at Discovery Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Early Learning Center?
Discovery Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Discovery Early Learning Center rank among schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Early Learning Center ranks #11 of 11 schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in Yakima School District?
Besides Discovery Early Learning Center, Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students), Eisenhower High School (2,258 students), and Franklin Middle School (848 students). See the Yakima School District district page for the complete list.