CLC - Pre-Kindergarten

Austin Public School District
1601 4TH ST SE
AUSTIN, MN 55912
210 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The **CLC (Community Learning Center) Pre-Kindergarten** program in Austin, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to early childhood development. Located at 912 1st Ave NE, the center functions as a hub for Austin Public Schools' preschool initiatives, focusing on preparing young children for the transition into elementary education. The program is designed to foster foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and kindergarten readiness in a structured, nurturing environment tailored to the needs of the youngest learners in the community.

The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, integrating play-based learning with early literacy and numeracy activities. By providing a dedicated space for Pre-K students, the CLC aims to bridge the gap between home and the formal school system, ensuring that children develop the confidence and behavioral habits necessary for long-term academic success. As part of the broader Austin Public Schools district, the center serves as a critical entry point for families, offering resources and educational opportunities that support the diverse needs of the local student population.
210
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    82 (39.0%)
  • White
    61 (29.0%)
  • Asian
    39 (18.6%)
  • Black
    20 (9.5%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.0%)
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: Austin Public School District
Phone: (507)460-1700
Website: http://clc.austin.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 113
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 210
Gender Ratio