Kennedy Elementary School
Tel:
(507)387-2122
- Kennedy Elementary School serves 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 434 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 434 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kennedy Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. 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 | #695 out of 1,784 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 9% |
| Black | 24% | 11% |
| White | 62% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mankato 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 Mankato East Senior High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Prairie Winds Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mankato Mankato East Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1148 students
0.3 miles
2600 Hoffman Rd
Mankato, MN 56002
(507)387-5671 0.3 9-12 1148 - Mankato Prairie Winds Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 922 students
0.3 miles
1200 Prairie Winds Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507)345-6625 0.3 6-8 922 - Mankato Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 386 students
1.1 miles
1100 Anderson Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507)345-3059 1.1 K-5 386 - Mankato Kato Public Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 80 students
1.8 miles
110 N 6th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507)387-5524 1.8 6-12 80 - Mankato Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 464 students
1.9 miles
1000 N Broad St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507)345-4287 1.9 K-5 464
School Reviews
| 2 in a world where kids are getting enough to eat why would you give 1st graders 15 minutes for lunch. In the time to go through the line some kids just get to sit down and then they have to throw it away before they get time to eat it. SOMETHING's WRONG!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - larry |
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