Washington Learning Center

Washington Learning Center, a modestly sized elementary campus in NEW ULM, Minnesota, overseen by NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, hosts 180 students, covering grades pre-K through K. Enrollment runs roughly 48% leaner than the state mean of about 344.

Across the 4 schools in NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (2,127 students total), Washington Learning Center accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Washington Learning Center shows that White students make up the majority at 79%; the rest is composed of 13% Hispanic, 6% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 93% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Washington Learning Center records 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.7:1, putting Washington Learning Center tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 44% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is north of Brown County's rate of about 36%.

Zooming out to the county, Brown County reports that median household income runs about $69,378, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Brown County's 20 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,672 students), Washington Learning Center is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: NEW ULM HIGH SCHOOL, around 0.8 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Washington Learning Center operates from a town-center location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Washington Learning Center has edged down 7%, going from 193 students in 2018 to 180 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 90% to 79% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Washington Learning Center community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.