Orono Discovery Center serves 30 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orono Discovery Center's student population of 30 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orono Discovery Center is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orono Discovery Center?
30 students attend Orono Discovery Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Orono Discovery Center students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orono Discovery Center?
Orono Discovery Center has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orono Discovery Center offer ?
Orono Discovery Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orono Discovery Center part of?
Orono Discovery Center is part of Orono Public School District.
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