Enrollment
180
Elementary
DISTRICT 412 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 272349001154
Washington Learning Center
910 14TH N ST, NEW ULM, MN 56073 · (507) 233-8300 · Brown County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL180 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
79 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 49 | 27% |
| Kindergarten | 131 | 73% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 60% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Washington Learning Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Learning Center this school | 180 | 43.9% | N/A |
| Pearson Elementary WHEATON | 177 | 44.1% | 48.5% |
| Phoenix Academy Charter School NORTH BRANCH | 156 | 42.9% | 44.0% |
| Southland Elementary ADAMS | 223 | 44.4% | 45.0% |
| SWANVILLE ELEMENTARY SWANVILLE | 215 | 41.4% | 25.7% |
| GLENVILLE EMMONS ELEMENTARY GLENVILLE | 132 | 46.2% | 35.0% |
Matched among Minnesota elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Washington Learning Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Brown County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 180 | #816 of 1,130 | #4 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.9% | #425 of 942 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
180
-8 (-4%) vs 2020
-74% since 1990-91, when it was 702
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
was 11.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 180 | 15.4 | 11.7:1 | 44% (79) |
| 2023-24 | 190 | 14.4 | 13.2:1 | 42% (80) |
| 2022-23 | 188 | 15.6 | 12.1:1 | 47% (88) |
| 2020-21 | 188 | 17 | 11.1:1 | 36% (67) |
| 2017-18 | 193 | 15.9 | 12.2:1 | 35% (67) |
| 2015-16 | 435 | 28 | 15.5:1 | 36% (155) |
| 2010-11 | 464 | 30 | 15.5:1 | 29% (136) |
| 2000-01 | 567 | 33 | 17.2:1 | 17% (95) |
| 1990-91 | 702 | 37 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington Learning Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (193 to 180); teachers down 3% (15.9 to 15.4).
About Washington Learning Center
Washington Learning Center is a low-enrollment elementary school based in NEW ULM, Minnesota. In all, 180 students attend the school in pre-K through kindergarten. That is 48% below the average of about 344 students for elementary schools in Minnesota.
NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the district for Washington Learning Center. It has 4 schools and 2,127 students.
The share of White students at Washington Learning Center is 79%, a majority. The school is also 13% Hispanic and 6% multiracial. That is lower than the 93% White share among all Brown County residents. A diversity index of 35% means there is a 35% chance two randomly chosen students at Washington Learning Center are from different groups.
The school had 15.4 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. The gap from the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Minnesota is 2.0 students per teacher. The school reported 44% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. The average for public schools in Brown County is 36%.
For the population of Brown County, median household income comes to about $69,378, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Brown County counts 20 public schools with about 3,672 students.
NEW ULM HIGH SCHOOL sits about 0.8 miles from Washington Learning Center. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Washington Learning Center is coded as Town: Distant in federal locale data.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 4% decline, from 188 to 180.
The Washington Learning Center discussion page is a place for open houses, carpools, and field trips. You can also rate the school on this page.
Brown County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,800
Census ACS
Median income
$69,378
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
3,672 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- NEW ULM HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 687 students
- JEFFERSON ELEMENTARYElementary · 643 students
- New Ulm Middle SchoolMiddle · 617 students
- New Ulm CTE CenterHigh
- Out of State Care and TreatmentCombined
Other schools in NEW ULM
- NEW ULM HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 687 students
- JEFFERSON ELEMENTARYElementary · 643 students
- New Ulm Middle SchoolMiddle · 617 students
- RIVER BEND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROG.Elementary · 90 students
- RIVER BEND AREA LEARNING CENTERHigh · 43 students
- IMPRINTS PROGRAMCombined · 30 students
Nearby schools
- NEW ULM HIGH SCHOOL0.8 mi · 687
- JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY1.5 mi · 643
- New Ulm Middle School1.6 mi · 617
- Raptor Program2.3 mi · 15
- River Bend Online ALC2.3 mi · 23
- IMPRINTS PROGRAM2.3 mi · 30
Frequently asked questions
About Washington Learning CenterHow large is Washington Learning Center?
Washington Learning Center enrolls approximately 180 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Washington Learning Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Washington Learning Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does Washington Learning Center have?
Washington Learning Center employs 15 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Washington Learning Center?
Student demographics at Washington Learning Center are roughly 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Washington Learning Center?
Washington Learning Center is overseen by NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT in Brown County.
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