WOODSON KINDERGARTEN CENTER

WOODSON KINDERGARTEN CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Austin Public School District school district, located in AUSTIN, MN with about 411 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, WOODSON KINDERGARTEN CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WOODSON KINDERGARTEN CENTER is a dedicated educational facility located in Austin, Minnesota, serving as part of the Austin Public Schools district. As a specialized center, it focuses exclusively on the developmental and academic needs of children during their kindergarten year. By centralizing the kindergarten curriculum, the school creates a focused environment designed to prepare young learners for their transition into elementary school, emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational cognitive skills.

The school operates with a mission to foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students can thrive during their first formal year of public education. Being part of the larger Austin Public Schools system, WOODSON KINDERGARTEN CENTER benefits from the district's broader resources, professional staff, and commitment to student success. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, registration, or academic programming can find further details through the official district website at http://www.austin.k12.mn.us.

For more information, contact WOODSON KINDERGARTEN CENTER at (507) 460-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1601 4TH ST SE
AUSTIN, MN 55912-3578
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WOODSON KINDERGARTEN CENTER is a public Title I school in AUSTIN, MN with about 411 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
411
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 411 students

White
46.5%
Hispanic/Latino
27.5%
Asian
12.7%
Black or African American
7.3%
Two or more races
4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%

Female
45.0%
Male
55.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.