Discovery Primary School

discovery.fifeschools.com

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Discovery Primary School, located at 1205 19th Avenue in Milton, Washington, is a key educational institution within the Fife Public Schools district. Serving the youngest learners in the community, the school focuses on creating a supportive and engaging environment tailored to early childhood development. By prioritizing foundational skills and fostering a positive school culture, Discovery Primary aims to build a strong academic and social base for its students as they begin their educational journey.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Milton community to ensure student success. Through its programs, Discovery Primary strives to encourage curiosity and a love for learning, utilizing resources and curriculum standards consistent with the broader goals of the Fife School District. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment, the district’s official website provides comprehensive details on the school’s daily operations and mission.

496

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	108
Black	32
Asian	40
Two or More	61
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	20

White
231 (46.6 %)
Hispanic
108 (21.8 %)
Two or More
61 (12.3 %)
Asian
40 (8.1 %)
Black
32 (6.5 %)
Pacific Islander
20 (4.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fife School District
Phone:	(253)517-1200
Website:	http://discovery.fifeschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 150

Grade 1 153

Grade 2 161