Willson Preschool Academy

500 E Jefferson St
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Willson Preschool Academy serves 170 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Willson - Even Start's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Crawfordsville, IN, covering approximately 10.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Willson Preschool Academy's student population of 170 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Willson Preschool Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
23%
0.38
(22-23)
54.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Willson Preschool Academy?
170 students attend Willson Preschool Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Willson Preschool Academy students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willson Preschool Academy?
Willson Preschool Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Willson Preschool Academy offer ?
Willson Preschool Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willson Preschool Academy part of?
Willson Preschool Academy is part of Crawfordsville Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Willson - Even Start's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Crawfordsville, IN, covering approximately 10.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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