Kinder Academy

kc.district112.org

53 Students

Elementary School K - K

School Overview

Kinder Academy is a specialized early childhood education program operated by Eastern Carver County Schools (District 112) in Chaska, Minnesota. Located at the N Chestnut St facility, the program is designed to provide a foundational learning experience for preschool-aged children. By focusing on academic readiness and social-emotional development, Kinder Academy aims to bridge the gap between early childhood education and the transition into kindergarten, ensuring students are well-prepared for the structure of an elementary school environment.

As part of the District 112 educational system, the academy emphasizes a comprehensive approach to learning that aligns with district-wide curriculum standards. The program leverages the resources and expertise of the larger school district to provide a supportive atmosphere where children can develop essential skills, including literacy, numeracy, and cooperative play. Parents interested in specific enrollment dates, tuition information, or curriculum details are encouraged to visit the official district website at http://www.district112.org.

Total Students

4.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kinder Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	6
Asian	2

White
45 (84.9 %)
Hispanic
6 (11.3 %)
Asian
2 (3.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL
Phone:	(952)556-6300
Website:	http://kc.district112.org
Grade Range:	K - K
Total Students:	53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Kindergarten 53