At a glance
Reported students
643
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
575
Prairie Children Preschool: 643 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
17.9:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Prairie Children Preschool
Prairie Children Preschool is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Aurora. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Indian Prairie CUSD 204. NCES reports 643 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, above the Illinois median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (44.9%) and White (23.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prairie Children Preschool
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.2%
- Hispanic16.5%
- Black8.9%
- Asian44.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
May Watts Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
668 reported students
Reba O Steck Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
669 reported students
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
683 reported students
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
589 reported students
Still Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
709 reported students
Owen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
577 reported students
Public schools near Prairie Children Preschool
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Service Center Preschool Other · Aurora East USD 131 | PK–PK | 0 | 4 mi |
| Brokaw Early Learning Center Other · CUSD 308 | PK–PK | 345 | 5 mi |
| Early Childhood Dev Cntr Other · Aurora East USD 131 | PK–PK | 0 | 5.1 mi |
| Ann Reid Early Childhood Center Other · Naperville CUSD 203 | PK–PK | 375 | 5.8 mi |
| Hope D Wall TMH Child Dev Ctr Other · Aurora West USD 129 | PK–12 | 0 | 5.8 mi |
| Pathways Program Other · School Assn For Special Educ | Not reported | — | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Children Preschool
What grades does Prairie Children Preschool serve?
Prairie Children Preschool reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Indian Prairie CUSD 204.
How many students attend Prairie Children Preschool?
Prairie Children Preschool reported 643 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie Children Preschool?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 643 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prairie Children Preschool a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie Children Preschool is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Indian Prairie CUSD 204 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Prairie Children Preschool in?
Prairie Children Preschool is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204, based in Aurora, IL, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairie Children Preschool?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Child Service Center Preschool (4 mi), Brokaw Early Learning Center (5 mi), Early Childhood Dev Cntr (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.