Meadowood Child Development Center

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

meadowood.aurorak12.org

220 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Meadowood Child Development Center, located in Aurora, Colorado, operates as an integral part of the Aurora Public Schools district. The center focuses specifically on early childhood education, providing a specialized learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of preschool-aged children. By emphasizing foundational academic skills and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its youngest learners for a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond.

The center is characterized by its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that welcomes families from the diverse Aurora community. Through its structured curriculum and focus on play-based learning, Meadowood helps children develop critical cognitive and interpersonal skills in a safe, nurturing setting. As an Aurora Public Schools facility, it adheres to district-wide standards for educational excellence while maintaining a dedicated focus on the unique developmental milestones of early childhood.

220

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

110.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowood Child Development Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	81
Black	56
Asian	12
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
81 (36.8 %)
Black
56 (25.5 %)
White
42 (19.1 %)
Two or More
28 (12.7 %)
Asian
12 (5.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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)400-0863
Website:	http://meadowood.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	110.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 220