- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ainsworth, NE
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310279002242
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ainsworth · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool has class sizes larger than 87% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ainsworth, NE.
School address
District: Ainsworth Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310279002242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool shrank from 38 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.6 → 2.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 310279002242 · Ainsworth, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 17:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ainsworth Elementary School (138 students)
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool shrank from 38 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.6 → 2.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ainsworth Elem
Ainsworth Elementary School
138 students
- Ainsworth Midd
Ainsworth Middle School
107 students
- Ainsworth High
Ainsworth High School
104 students
- This school 34
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool
34 students
What this shows Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool compares
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 32% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 87% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 34 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Ainsworth Community Schools reports $20,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ainsworth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ainsworth High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool
How many students attend Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool?
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool has 34 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ainsworth, NE. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool is 17:1, which is 26% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool?
21.1% of students at Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Ainsworth, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool?
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool rank among public schools in Ainsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ainsworth, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ainsworth Community Schools?
Besides Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool, Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Ainsworth Elementary School (138 students), Ainsworth Middle School (107 students), and Ainsworth High School (104 students). See the Ainsworth Community Schools district page for the complete list.