Enrollment
72
Elementary
DISTRICT 296 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310336002221
AURORA PRESCHOOL
409 J STREET, AURORA, NE 68818 · (402) 694-6923 · Hamilton County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL72 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
32.0:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.7:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
23 students
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 72 | 100% |
Student demographics
36%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
72
+10 (+16%) vs 2020
+64% since 2010-11, when it was 44
Student : Teacher
32.0:1
was 62.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 72 | 2.3 | 32.0:1 | 32% (23) |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 2.2 | 34.4:1 | 34% (25) |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 2.3 | 31.0:1 | 33% (23) |
| 2020-21 | 62 | 1 | 62.0:1 | 37% (23) |
| 2017-18 | 62 | 1.4 | 45.9:1 | 32% (20) |
| 2015-16 | 53 | 1 | 53.0:1 | 17% (9) |
| 2010-11 | 44 | 2 | 22.0:1 | 18% (8) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for AURORA PRESCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 16% (62 to 72); teachers up 67% (1.4 to 2.3).
About AURORA PRESCHOOL
AURORA PRESCHOOL is an elementary school located in AURORA, Nebraska, in Hamilton County. It has an enrollment of 72 students in pre-K. Across elementary schools in Nebraska, the average enrollment is about 272.
AURORA PRESCHOOL is a school in AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 4 schools and 1,230 students.
More than half of enrollment at AURORA PRESCHOOL is White: 78%. Next come 17% Hispanic and 6% multiracial. The county population is about 92% White. The diversity index for AURORA PRESCHOOL is 36%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
AURORA PRESCHOOL reported 2.3 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 32.0:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Nebraska is 21.0:1. There are 23 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 32% of enrollment.
The county, Hamilton County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $83,994, about 31% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. The county has 8 public schools and about 1,656 students.
Measured in a straight line, AURORA MIDDLE SCHOOL is about 0.1 miles from AURORA PRESCHOOL. Around the school, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Distant, meaning it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The school's student count increased 16% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years. The number of students per teacher dropped from 62.0 to 32.0 over 4 years.
People who know AURORA PRESCHOOL can post here about open houses, carpools, and field trips. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Hamilton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,464
Census ACS
Median income
$83,994
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
1,656 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 520 students
- AURORA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 382 students
- AURORA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 256 students
Other schools in AURORA
- AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 520 students
- AURORA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 382 students
- AURORA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 256 students
Nearby schools
- AURORA MIDDLE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 256
- AURORA HIGH SCHOOL0.1 mi · 382
- AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.2 mi · 520
- HAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL6.6 mi · 112
- HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL6.6 mi · 71
- GILTNER HIGH SCHOOL9.7 mi · 93
Frequently asked questions
About AURORA PRESCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at AURORA PRESCHOOL?
AURORA PRESCHOOL enrolls approximately 72 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does AURORA PRESCHOOL serve?
AURORA PRESCHOOL serves grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does AURORA PRESCHOOL have?
AURORA PRESCHOOL employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 32.0:1.
What is the student diversity at AURORA PRESCHOOL?
Student demographics at AURORA PRESCHOOL are roughly 78% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees AURORA PRESCHOOL?
AURORA PRESCHOOL is overseen by AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Hamilton County.
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