AINSWORTH LITTLE PAWS PRESCHOOL

AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
119 NORTH MAIN
AINSWORTH, NE 69210
38 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool, located at 119 North Main in Ainsworth, Nebraska, serves as a foundational early childhood education center for the local community. The school is dedicated to fostering the developmental needs of young children, providing a structured yet nurturing environment that emphasizes social, emotional, and cognitive growth. By focusing on play-based learning and early academic readiness, the program aims to prepare its students for the transition into elementary school while building a strong sense of community among local families.

As a localized educational institution, the preschool plays a vital role in the Ainsworth area by offering early learning opportunities that cater to the specific needs of children in the region. The school’s curriculum typically balances interactive group activities with individualized attention, ensuring that each child can develop at their own pace. Through its commitment to early childhood development, Ainsworth Little Paws Preschool serves as an essential resource for parents seeking a supportive and safe educational start for their children.
38
Total Students
2.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    24 (63.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (34.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.6 %)
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: AINSWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)387-1035
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 38
Gender Ratio