PATE EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.

www.aurorar8.org

474 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Pate Early Childhood Center, located at 400 Terrace Drive in Aurora, Missouri, serves as the foundational educational hub for the Aurora R-VIII School District. Dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners, the center focuses on creating a nurturing and supportive environment that prepares children for their transition into elementary school. By emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional growth, and foundational cognitive skills, the school aims to establish a positive trajectory for each child's academic journey.

As part of the Aurora R-VIII district, Pate Early Childhood Center works closely with district leadership to ensure that students receive high-quality early childhood instruction that aligns with state educational standards. The facility serves as a vital resource for local families, providing structured programming designed to foster curiosity and a love for learning in a safe, age-appropriate setting. More information regarding their specific programs, enrollment procedures, and district initiatives can be found on their official website at http://www.aurorar8.org.

474

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PATE EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	66
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

White
388 (81.9%)
Hispanic
66 (13.9%)
Two or More
14 (3.0%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	AURORA R-VIII
Phone:	(417)678-1552
Website:	http://www.aurorar8.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 87

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 126