Woodson Kindergarten Center

1601 4th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Woodson Kindergarten Center serves 393 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Woodson Kindergarten Center's student population of 393 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
393 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Woodson Kindergarten Center is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
29%
10%
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Black
8%
12%
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White
41%
63%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Woodson Kindergarten Center?
393 students attend Woodson Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Woodson Kindergarten Center students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodson Kindergarten Center?
Woodson Kindergarten Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodson Kindergarten Center offer ?
Woodson Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Woodson Kindergarten Center part of?
Woodson Kindergarten Center is part of Austin Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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