Little Indians Preschool

Yuma 1 School District
709 WEST THIRD STREET
YUMA, CO 80759
64 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Little Indians Preschool, located at 709 West Third Street in Yuma, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational setting for the community’s youngest learners. As a preschool program, its primary focus is on early childhood development, offering a structured environment where children can begin their academic journey while building essential social and emotional skills. The school acts as a key resource for local families, prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for the transition into elementary education.

By emphasizing play-based learning and early literacy and numeracy concepts, Little Indians Preschool fosters an engaging space for children to explore and develop their curiosity. Its presence in Yuma highlights the school's commitment to supporting the educational needs of the local area, ensuring that young students receive a supportive start to their schooling years. The facility serves as a vital community hub dedicated to the growth, safety, and foundational success of its pupils.
64
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
64.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    36 (56.2 %)
  • White
    25 (39.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (4.7 %)
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: Yuma 1 School District
Phone: (970)848-4572
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 64.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 64
Gender Ratio