Kennedy Elementary School
Tel:
(651)480-7223
- Kennedy Elementary School serves 453 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 453 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kennedy Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #317 out of 1,784 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 87% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hastings Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kennedy Elementary School is Hastings Alternative Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hastings Alternative Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hastings Alternative Center (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hastings Hastings Alternative Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 25 students
0.4 miles
213 Ramsey Street
Hastings, MN 55033
(651)480-7690 0.4 6-12 25 - Hastings Harbor Educational Program Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 9 students
0.9 miles
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651)480-7000 0.9 5-12 9 - Hastings Hastings Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 1366 students
0.9 miles
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651)480-7066 0.9 5-8 1366 - Hastings Pinecrest Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 567 students
0.9 miles
975 12th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651)480-7284 0.9 K-4 567 - Hastings Staars Special Education School
Grades: 12 | 8 students
1.0 miles
310 River Street
Hastings, MN 55033
(651)480-7670 1.0 12 8
School Reviews
| 5 FABULOUS, FABULOUS, FABULOUS school, teachers and staff in general. As a former homeschool teacher of my own 4 children in Colorado, I was obviously NOT pleased with the public school system. We are now raising our 3 young grandchildren and they are enrolled in Kennedy Elem. I CAN NOT say enough positive things about this school and the entire staff! Oh if only we had lived in MN when my children were young! I would recommend ANYONE''S child to this particular school; truly dedicated to the children they teach AND support made available to parents/guardians, the teachers are excellent beyond description. Thank you, thank you, thankyou! L. Palmer - Posted by Parent - Richv |
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