Enrollment
40
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, NE
Little Learners Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Little Learners Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310333002237
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Learners Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 40
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Little Learners Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Auburn, NE.
School address
District: Auburn Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310333002237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
5.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-83% vs state
What stands out at Little Learners Preschool
Little Learners Preschool is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Auburn, Nebraska, enrolling 40 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.4% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Nebraska average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Nebraska schools, with 40 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
The surrounding Auburn Public Schools spends $12,453 per pupil, 30% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Auburn Public Schools also operates Calvert Elementary (531 students) and Auburn High School (258 students) alongside Little Learners 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 Little Learners Preschool compares
Little Learners Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 83% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$12,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Little Learners Preschool is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Public Schools, which includes Little Learners Preschool.
$12,453
Per student
-30%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.4%
State 34.9%
Federal 12.8%
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 Little Learners Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Auburn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Auburn Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Little Learners Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Little Learners Preschool
How many students attend Little Learners Preschool?
Little Learners Preschool has 40 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, NE.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Learners Preschool?
5.4% of students at Little Learners Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Learners Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Little Learners Preschool is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Auburn, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Learners Preschool?
Little Learners Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Little Learners Preschool rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Learners Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
Is Little Learners Preschool a good school?
Little Learners Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Auburn Public Schools?
Besides Little Learners Preschool, Auburn Public Schools also operates Calvert Elementary (531 students), Auburn High School (258 students), and Auburn Middle School (190 students). See the Auburn Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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