The Journey Preschool serves 54 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Journey Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
The Journey Preschool's student population of 54 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Journey Preschool is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
24%
5%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Journey Preschool?
54 students attend The Journey Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of The Journey Preschool students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Journey Preschool?
The Journey Preschool has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Journey Preschool offer ?
The Journey Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Journey Preschool part of?
The Journey Preschool is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
In what neighborhood is The Journey Preschool located?
The Journey Preschool is located in the Prides Crossing neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Prides Crossing.
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