Below Average
#1746 of 1,992 schools in MN
Based on limited data
Woodson Kindergarten Center
Elementary School · AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1601 4TH ST SE, Austin, MN 55912
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 11 schools in Austin. Learn more
Enrollment
366
Student-Teacher
17.4:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
366
Student-Teacher
17.4:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,746 of 1,992
In Austin
#9 of 13
public schools
In district
#7 of 11
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Woodson Kindergarten Center
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About Woodson Kindergarten Center
Woodson Kindergarten Center is a public elementary school in Austin, MN, part of AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Woodson Kindergarten Center serves approximately 366 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Woodson Kindergarten Center has a current 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.
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 5.1
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
37% of students at Woodson Kindergarten Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Woodson Kindergarten Center Compares
See how Woodson Kindergarten Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1601 4TH ST SE, Austin, MN 55912
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Woodson Kindergarten Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BLOOMING PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY (rated 8.3/10, 15.5 miles away, in nearby Blooming Prairie), which scores notably higher. Another option is SOUTHGATE ELEMENTARY (rated 7.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BANFIELD ELEMENTARY (rated 6.7/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Austin, see our Austin schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 15.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN SENIOR HIGH Austin | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| AUSTIN AREA LEARNING CENTER Austin | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Austin Online Academy Austin | 1.2 mi | 2.9 |
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER Austin | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Austin | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| ELLIS MIDDLE Austin | 1.1 mi | 4.6 |
| I.J. HOLTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Austin | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
| SOUTHGATE ELEMENTARY Austin | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| SUMNER ELEMENTARY Austin | 1.6 mi | 3.5 |
| NEVELN ELEMENTARY Austin | 1.5 mi | 3.7 |
| BANFIELD ELEMENTARY Austin | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Oakland Education Center Austin | 2.0 mi | 6.0 |
| NEW DOMINION ACADEMY Austin | 2.5 mi | — |
| NEW DOMINION SCHOOL Austin | 2.5 mi | 8.6 |
| SMEC ALC Austin | 5.0 mi | 6.7 |
| RESET Austin | 5.0 mi | — |
| LYLE ELEMENTARY Lyle | 10.0 mi | 3.9 |
| Lyle High School Lyle | 10.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Lyle Middle Lyle | 10.0 mi | 4.2 |
| BLOOMING PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY Blooming Prairie | 15.5 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55912 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,205
Median Home Value
$161,800
Median Rent
$864/mo
Population
29,438
College Educated
23.7%
Homeownership
72.2%
Avg Commute
18 min
Poverty Rate
14%
Median Age
37.4
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 67.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mower County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (507) 460-1400
Resources & Links
District
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 5,146
- Schools in District
- 14
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,309
- District Rank
- #7 of 11
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