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
400 TERRACE DR, Aurora, MO 65605
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MO statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#716 of 2,221
In Aurora
#1 of 4
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
AURORA R-VIII
School environment
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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Pate Early Childhood Ctr.
Elementary School in Aurora · grades Pre-K – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Aurora Jr. High
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About Pate Early Childhood Ctr.
Pate Early Childhood Ctr. is a public elementary school in Aurora, MO, part of AURORA R-VIII. Pate Early Childhood Ctr. serves approximately 469 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Pate Early Childhood Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #716 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 7.0
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Pate Early Childhood Ctr. Compares
See how Pate Early Childhood Ctr. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
400 TERRACE DR, Aurora, MO 65605
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pate Early Childhood Ctr. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MARIONVILLE ELEM (rated 8.3/10, 6.0 miles away, in nearby Marionville), which scores notably higher. Another option is VERONA ELEM. (rated 7.4/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Verona), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ROBINSON SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Aurora, see our Aurora schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 10.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| AURORA JR. HIGH Aurora | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| AURORA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Aurora | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| ROBINSON SCHOOL Aurora | 1.0 mi | 7.0 |
| AURORA HIGH Aurora | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| VERONA ELEM. Verona | 3.0 mi | 7.4 |
| VERONA HIGH Verona | 3.0 mi | 5.9 |
| MARIONVILLE ELEM Marionville | 6.0 mi | 8.3 |
| MARIONVILLE MIDDLE Marionville | 6.0 mi | 8.4 |
| MARIONVILLE HIGH Marionville | 6.8 mi | 5.9 |
| MOUNT VERNON ELEM. Mount Vernon | 9.5 mi | 6.1 |
| EARLY LEARNING CENTER Mount Vernon | 9.5 mi | 4.3 |
| BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Monett | 8.6 mi | 7.0 |
| MOUNT VERNON MIDDLE Mount Vernon | 9.8 mi | 3.2 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Freistatt | 9.2 mi | 5.3 |
| MOUNT VERNON HIGH Mount Vernon | 10.8 mi | 3.2 |
| MOUNT VERNON INTERMEDIATE Mount Vernon | 10.8 mi | 4.8 |
| MT. VERNON TREATMENT CTR. Mt. Vernon | 10.9 mi | 5.8 |
| MONETT MIDDLE Monett | 9.6 mi | 8.1 |
| MONETT HIGH Monett | 9.6 mi | 6.1 |
| MONETT INTERMEDIATE Monett | 10.2 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 65605 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$52,815
Median Home Value
$135,800
Median Rent
$754/mo
Population
11,611
College Educated
13.3%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
23.6 min
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Median Age
43.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLADES ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 7.1 |
| CECIL FLOYD ELEM. Joplin, MO | 7.1 |
| COLD WATER ELEM. Florissant, MO | 7.1 |
| DANIEL BOONE ELEM. Wentzville, MO | 7.1 |
| LAFAYETTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY St. Louis, MO | 7.1 |
| LEWIS CLARK ELEM. St. Peters, MO | 7.1 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 64.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (417) 678-1552
Resources & Links
District
AURORA R-VIII- District Enrollment
- 1,869
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,773
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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