Below Average
#1746 of 1,992 schools in MN
Based on limited data
Woodson Kindergarten Center
Elementary School · Austin Public School District · Austin, MN
An Austin Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1601 4TH ST SE, Austin, MN 55912
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 11 schools in Austin.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Woodson Kindergarten Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,205
Median home value
$161,800
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55912; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Pacelli Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Oakland Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| New Dominion AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Austin Public School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodson Kindergarten Center is listed in AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodson Kindergarten Center
Woodson Kindergarten Center is a public elementary school in Austin, MN, part of Austin Public School District, serving approximately 366 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,746 of 1,992 schools in MN. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodson Kindergarten Center
What grades does Woodson Kindergarten Center serve?
Woodson Kindergarten Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Woodson Kindergarten Center?
Woodson Kindergarten Center has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodson Kindergarten Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodson Kindergarten Center is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodson Kindergarten Center rank in MN?
Woodson Kindergarten Center ranks #1,746 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Woodson Kindergarten Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodson Kindergarten Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Woodson Kindergarten Center a charter school?
No, Woodson Kindergarten Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodson Kindergarten Center a Title I school?
No, Woodson Kindergarten Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodson Kindergarten Center?
67.2% of students at Woodson Kindergarten Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mower County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (507) 460-1400
- Area population (ZIP 55912)
- 29,438
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55912; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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