- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, IL
Prairie Children Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Children Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174169001618
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Children Preschool earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #19 of 21
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 643
- students enrolled
Prairie Children Preschool has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Children Preschool ranks #19 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169001618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Prairie Children Preschool held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 174169001618 · Aurora, IL Other · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 18.4:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students)
Prairie Children Preschool held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Prairie Children Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neuqua Valley
Neuqua Valley High School
3,018 students
- Waubonsie Vall
Waubonsie Valley High School
2,849 students
- Metea Valley H
Metea Valley High School
2,766 students
- Francis Grange 1,011
Francis Granger Middle School
1,011 students
- Scullen Middle 948
Scullen Middle School
948 students
- This school 643
Prairie Children Preschool
643 students
What this shows Prairie Children Preschool reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Children Preschool compares
Prairie Children Preschool held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Student demographics
Asian 44.9%
White 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Prairie Children Preschool is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Indian Prairie Cusd 204 reports $18,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Children Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metea Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Granger Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Children Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Aurora
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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712 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
C M Bardwell Elem School
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679 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nicholas a Hermes Elem School
Standard public school
607 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Freeman Elem School
Standard public school
529 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Greenman Elem School
Standard public school
528 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Mccleery Elem School
Standard public school
513 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Children Preschool
How many students attend Prairie Children Preschool?
Prairie Children Preschool has 643 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, IL. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Children Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Children Preschool is 18.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Children Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Children Preschool is Asian at 44.9% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Children Preschool?
Prairie Children Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Prairie Children Preschool rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Children Preschool ranks #19 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides Prairie Children Preschool, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students), Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students), and Metea Valley High School (2,766 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.