Enrollment
75
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+126% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Journey Preschool compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Journey Preschool
The Journey Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Aurora, Colorado, enrolling 75 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Colorado schools and 126% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Colorado schools, with 75 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (33%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students) and Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students) alongside The Journey 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 The Journey Preschool compares
The Journey Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,137
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, which includes The Journey Preschool.
$14,137
Per student
-13%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 43.3%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~75 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is The Journey Preschool a good school?
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. 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 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.
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