- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prescott, AZ
Discovery Gardens Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Gardens Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040673000352
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Gardens Preschool earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Prescott · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 39
- students enrolled
Discovery Gardens Preschool has class sizes smaller than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Gardens Preschool ranks #1 of 5 schools in Prescott, AZ.
School address
District: Prescott Unified District (4466) · Arizona
NCES ID 040673000352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Discovery Gardens Preschool held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 040673000352 · Prescott, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 4.3:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Prescott High School (1,497 students)
Discovery Gardens Preschool held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Discovery Gardens Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prescott High
Prescott High School
1,497 students
- Granite Mounta 512
Granite Mountain Middle School
512 students
- Prescott Mile 482
Prescott Mile High Middle School
482 students
- Abia Judd Elem 471
Abia Judd Elementary School
471 students
- Taylor Hicks S 370
Taylor Hicks School
370 students
- This school 39
Discovery Gardens Preschool
39 students
What this shows Discovery Gardens Preschool reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Gardens Preschool compares
Discovery Gardens Preschool held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.3:1 | ▼ 75% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 2% in Arizona - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Discovery Gardens Preschool is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Prescott Unified District (4466) reports $10,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery Gardens Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granite Mountain Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prescott Mile High Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abia Judd Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Hicks School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Gardens Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~39 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Gardens Preschool
How many students attend Discovery Gardens Preschool?
Discovery Gardens Preschool has 39 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prescott, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Gardens Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Gardens Preschool is 4.3:1, which is 75% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 73% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Gardens Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Gardens Preschool is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Prescott, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Gardens Preschool?
Discovery Gardens Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Gardens Preschool rank among schools in Prescott?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Gardens Preschool ranks #1 of 5 schools in Prescott, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Prescott on the city page.
What other schools are in Prescott Unified District (4466)?
Besides Discovery Gardens Preschool, Prescott Unified District (4466) also operates Prescott High School (1,497 students), Granite Mountain Middle School (512 students), and Prescott Mile High Middle School (482 students). See the Prescott Unified District (4466) district page for the complete list.