Discovery Enrichment Center serves 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Enrichment Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Discovery Enrichment Center's student population of 86 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Discovery Enrichment Center is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
91%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Discovery Enrichment Center?
86 students attend Discovery Enrichment Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Discovery Enrichment Center students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Enrichment Center?
Discovery Enrichment Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Enrichment Center offer ?
Discovery Enrichment Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Enrichment Center part of?
Discovery Enrichment Center is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools School District.
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