Woodson Kindergarten Center

1601 4th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Woodson Kindergarten Center serves 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Woodson Kindergarten Center's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
366 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Woodson Kindergarten Center is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
12%
7%
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Hispanic
31%
12%
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Black
10%
12%
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White
38%
61%
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Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Woodson Kindergarten Center?
366 students attend Woodson Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Woodson Kindergarten Center students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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 13:1.
What grades does Woodson Kindergarten Center offer ?
Woodson Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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