Enrollment
34
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Ainsworth, Nebraska, enrolling 34 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 87% of Nebraska schools and 26% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Nebraska schools, with 34 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 21 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 34 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Ainsworth Elementary School (138 students) and Ainsworth Middle School (107 students) alongside Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool compares
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ainsworth Community Schools, which includes Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool.
$18,860
Per student
+7%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.3%
State 12.5%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Ainsworth on the city page.
Is Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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