- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
The Journey Preschool
Federal NCES profile for The Journey Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080291006769
👥 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
The Journey Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #66 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 75
- students enrolled
The Journey Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Journey Preschool ranks #66 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291006769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
The Journey Preschool shrank from 87 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-37.9%).
Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 080291006769 · Aurora, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 37.5:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
The Journey Preschool shrank from 87 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-37.9%). Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
The Journey Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Creek H
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- Eaglecrest Hig
Eaglecrest High School
2,851 students
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
2,684 students
- Smoky Hill Hig
Smoky Hill High School
2,297 students
- This school 75
The Journey Preschool
75 students
What this shows The Journey Preschool reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Journey Preschool compares
The Journey Preschool is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37.5:1 | ▲ 126% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
37.5:1
students per teacher
- 126% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 22.7%
Two or More 21.3%
White 18.7%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, The Journey Preschool is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah reports $15,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Journey Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Journey Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~75 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Journey Preschool
How many students attend The Journey Preschool?
The Journey Preschool has 75 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Journey Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at The Journey Preschool is 37.5:1, which is 126% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 139% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Journey Preschool?
The largest demographic group at The Journey Preschool is Hispanic or Latino at 33.3% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Journey Preschool?
The Journey 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 The Journey Preschool rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, The Journey Preschool ranks #66 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO. 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 Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides The Journey Preschool, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.