Willson Preschool Academy

Crawfordsville Community Schools
500 E Jefferson St
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
170 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Anna Willson School, located at 500 E Jefferson St in Crawfordsville, Indiana, is a cornerstone of the local educational community. Historically significant as a primary school for the district, the facility has evolved to support the developmental needs of young learners. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience, fostering a supportive environment that encourages early childhood growth and social-emotional learning within the Crawfordsville Community School Corporation.

Beyond its role as a traditional classroom setting, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Crawfordsville neighborhood. It is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and community partnership, often serving as a hub for local families and extracurricular engagement. With its central location and long-standing presence in the city, Anna Willson School remains a vital institution dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into higher levels of the district’s academic programming.
170
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    131 (77.1%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (16.5%)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.1%)
  • Black
    3 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Crawfordsville Community Schools
Phone: (765)362-0005
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 75
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 170
Gender Ratio