Enrollment
72
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+167% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aurora Preschool compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aurora Preschool
Aurora Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Aurora, Nebraska, enrolling 72 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36:1 is larger than about 99% of Nebraska schools and 167% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.1% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 72 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 101 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #98, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 36/100).
Aurora Public Schools also operates Aurora Elementary School (520 students) and Aurora High School (382 students) alongside Aurora 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 Aurora Preschool compares
Aurora 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora Public Schools, which includes Aurora Preschool.
$15,609
Per student
-12%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.5%
State 14.1%
Federal 10.4%
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 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
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~72 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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. See all public schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is Aurora Preschool a good school?
Aurora Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nebraska schools. 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 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.
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