- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, MN
Woodson Kindergarten Center
Federal NCES profile for Woodson Kindergarten Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270345000968
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodson Kindergarten Center earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodson Kindergarten Center has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodson Kindergarten Center ranks #3 of 7 schools in Austin, MN.
School address
District: Austin Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270345000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Woodson Kindergarten Center held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 270345000968 · Austin, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 16:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin Senior High (1,485 students)
Woodson Kindergarten Center held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Woodson Kindergarten Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin Senior
Austin Senior High
1,485 students
- Ellis Middle
Ellis Middle
726 students
- I.J. Holton In
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
712 students
- Banfield Eleme 574
Banfield Elementary
574 students
- Southgate Elem 539
Southgate Elementary
539 students
- This school 352
Woodson Kindergarten Center
352 students
What this shows Woodson Kindergarten Center reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodson Kindergarten Center compares
Woodson Kindergarten Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 41% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Public School District reports $15,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodson Kindergarten Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| I.J. Holton Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southgate Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodson Kindergarten Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodson Kindergarten Center
How many students attend Woodson Kindergarten Center?
Woodson Kindergarten Center has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, MN. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodson Kindergarten Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodson Kindergarten Center is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodson Kindergarten Center?
60.5% of students at Woodson Kindergarten Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodson Kindergarten Center?
Woodson Kindergarten Center has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodson Kindergarten Center rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodson Kindergarten Center ranks #3 of 7 schools in Austin, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Public School District?
Besides Woodson Kindergarten Center, Austin Public School District also operates Austin Senior High (1,485 students), Ellis Middle (726 students), and I.J. Holton Intermediate School (712 students). See the Austin Public School District district page for the complete list.