Very Good
#716 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 32% in state
Based on limited data
Pate Early Childhood Ctr.
Elementary School · Aurora R-viii · Aurora, MO
An Aurora R-viii elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
400 TERRACE DR, Aurora, MO 65605
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MO statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pate Early Childhood Ctr. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,815
Median home value
$135,800
Median rent
$754/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Verona Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aurora R-viii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,773NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pate Early Childhood Ctr. is listed in AURORA R-VIII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pate Early Childhood Ctr.
Pate Early Childhood Ctr. is a public elementary school in Aurora, MO, part of Aurora R-viii, serving approximately 469 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #716 of 2,221 schools in MO. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pate Early Childhood Ctr.
What grades does Pate Early Childhood Ctr. serve?
Pate Early Childhood Ctr. serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Pate Early Childhood Ctr.?
Pate Early Childhood Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pate Early Childhood Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pate Early Childhood Ctr. is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pate Early Childhood Ctr. rank in MO?
Pate Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #716 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Pate Early Childhood Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Pate Early Childhood Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pate Early Childhood Ctr. a charter school?
No, Pate Early Childhood Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pate Early Childhood Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Pate Early Childhood Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pate Early Childhood Ctr.?
64.8% of students at Pate Early Childhood Ctr. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (417) 678-1552
- Area population (ZIP 65605)
- 11,611
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65605; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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