AURORA PRESCHOOL

AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
409 J STREET
AURORA, NE 68818
72 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Aurora Preschool, located at 409 J Street in Aurora, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational environment for the community’s youngest learners. As a local preschool, the institution is dedicated to fostering early childhood development through a structured yet nurturing curriculum designed to prepare children for their transition into elementary school. By focusing on social-emotional growth, foundational academic skills, and creative play, the school provides a supportive setting where children can begin to build their confidence and curiosity in a classroom environment.

Beyond its academic focus, Aurora Preschool acts as an important community hub for families in the 68818 area. The school emphasizes the development of essential life skills—such as collaboration, communication, and independence—by encouraging peer interaction and guided exploration. With its commitment to providing a safe and engaging atmosphere, the preschool plays a vital role in supporting the early educational journey of Aurora’s children and strengthening the foundation for their future academic success.
72
Total Students
2.2
Full-Time Teachers
32.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    56 (77.8%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (16.7%)
  • Two or More
    4 (5.6%)
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: AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)694-6923
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 72
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 32.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 72
Gender Ratio