Pate Early Childhood Ctr.

400 Terrace Dr
Aurora, MO 65605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pate Early Childhood Ctr. serves 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pate Early Childhood Ctr.'s student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
487 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pate Early Childhood Ctr. is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
13%
8%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
81%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pate Early Childhood Ctr.?
487 students attend Pate Early Childhood Ctr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pate Early Childhood Ctr. students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pate Early Childhood Ctr.?
Pate Early Childhood Ctr. has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pate Early Childhood Ctr. offer ?
Pate Early Childhood Ctr. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Pate Early Childhood Ctr. part of?
Pate Early Childhood Ctr. is part of Aurora R-VIII School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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