Woodson Kindergarten Center serves 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodson Kindergarten Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Woodson Kindergarten Center's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Woodson Kindergarten Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
29%
11%
Black
10%
12%
White
42%
62%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Woodson Kindergarten Center?
352 students attend Woodson Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Woodson Kindergarten Center students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodson Kindergarten Center?
Woodson Kindergarten Center has a student ration of 15:1, 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 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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