Prairie Children Preschool

preschool.ipsd.org

643 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Prairie Children Preschool, located at 780 Shoreline Drive in Aurora, Illinois, is a specialized educational facility operated by Indian Prairie School District 204. The school is dedicated to early childhood development, focusing on providing a supportive and inclusive environment for children in the community. Their curriculum is designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, helping young learners build a strong foundation for their future academic careers through play-based and structured learning experiences.

The preschool is particularly noted for its commitment to serving a diverse student population, including children with varying developmental needs. By offering a range of programs and utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies, Prairie Children Preschool ensures that every student receives individualized attention to meet their unique milestones. The school’s environment is tailored to be welcoming and accessible, emphasizing collaboration between educators, therapists, and families to help each child thrive during their critical early years.

643

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Children Preschool
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	106
Black	57
Asian	289
Two or More	33
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
289 (44.9%)
White
149 (23.2%)
Hispanic
106 (16.5%)
Black
57 (8.9%)
Two or More
33 (5.1%)
American Indian
7 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Phone:	(630)375-3030
Website:	http://preschool.ipsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 643

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prairie Children Preschool
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	643

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prairie Children Preschool
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	43.4%
Male	364	56.6%

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

Jefferson Early Childhood Center

CUSD 200

302 Students

130 N Hazelton Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187 (9.5 miles away)

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K