- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, NE
Aurora Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310336002221
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Aurora, NE.
School address
District: Aurora Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310336002221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Aurora Preschool grew from 70 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 2.3 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 310336002221 · Aurora, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 36:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Elementary School (520 students)
Aurora Preschool grew from 70 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 2.3 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Aurora Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora Element
Aurora Elementary School
520 students
- Aurora High Sc
Aurora High School
382 students
- Aurora Middle
Aurora Middle School
256 students
- This school 72
Aurora Preschool
72 students
What this shows Aurora Preschool reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora Preschool compares
Aurora Preschool is a growing 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 | 36:1 | ▲ 167% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 12% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
36:1
students per teacher
- 167% above state mean
Top 99% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,684
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Aurora Preschool is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Aurora Public Schools reports $15,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aurora Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aurora High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aurora Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Preschool
How many students attend Aurora Preschool?
Aurora Preschool has 72 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, NE. CCD year-over-year: 70 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Preschool is 36:1, which is 167% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 129% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aurora Preschool?
27.1% of students at Aurora Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Preschool is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Aurora, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Preschool?
Aurora Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Aurora Preschool rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Aurora, 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 Aurora Public Schools?
Besides Aurora Preschool, Aurora Public Schools also operates Aurora Elementary School (520 students), Aurora High School (382 students), and Aurora Middle School (256 students). See the Aurora Public Schools district page for the complete list.