Laredo Child Development Center

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

cdc.aurorak12.org

246 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Laredo Child Development Center, located in Aurora, Colorado, operates as an integral part of the Aurora Public Schools district, focusing specifically on early childhood education. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive learning experiences for young children, emphasizing school readiness through a curriculum that balances academic development with social-emotional growth. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to build a strong educational foundation for students during their most critical formative years.

In addition to its academic focus, the center serves as a vital community resource by emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility. It offers various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of families in the Aurora area, ensuring that young learners receive the guidance and resources necessary to thrive. Through its partnership with the broader school district, Laredo Child Development Center works to bridge the gap between early home learning and the formal K-12 educational system, preparing students for long-term academic success.

246

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

61.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laredo Child Development Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	154
Black	43
Asian	11
Two or More	19

Hispanic
154 (62.6 %)
Black
43 (17.5 %)
White
19 (7.7 %)
Two or More
19 (7.7 %)
Asian
11 (4.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(303)363-0484
Website:	http://cdc.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	61.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 246