Enrollment
72
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310336002221
Aurora Preschool — Aurora, NE
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Aurora Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+157% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Aurora Preschool reports 72 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 35:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 157% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 120% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 27.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 12% below the Nebraska average and 48% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Aurora Public Schools spends $16,852 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.5% from local sources (property taxes), 14.1% from the state, and 10.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aurora Preschool compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35:1 | ▲ 157% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 12% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
35:1
students per teacher
— 157% above state mean
Top 99% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,852
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
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
Enrollment 72 Top 13% in Nebraska — larger than 87% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 35:1 +157% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 27.1% -12% vs state
NCES ID 310336002221
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora Public Schools, which includes Aurora Preschool.
$16,852
Per student
-17%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
Similar other schools in Aurora
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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 other school in AURORA, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Preschool is 35:1, which is 157% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 120% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a student body in AURORA, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Preschool?
Aurora Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.