Kennedy Elementary School

824 7th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Kennedy Elementary School serves 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Kennedy Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 737 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
737 students
This chart display total students of Kennedy Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Kennedy Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Kennedy Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Kennedy Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Kennedy Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Overall Testing Rank
#1351 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Kennedy Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Kennedy Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
3%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
44%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
19%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
32%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kennedy Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.
Diversity Score
0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #1351 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
737 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Willmar Public School District.

School Reviews

Review Kennedy Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Public Schools Struggle to Accommodate Unaccompanied Migrant Children
Public Schools Struggle to Accommodate Unaccompanied Migrant Children
Undocumented and unaccompanied migrant children, particularly among Hispanic populations, are rapidly increasing in number, especially in the southern United States. Federal law requires public schools to provide services to all children. Yet, many schools are struggling to accommodate this new wave of potential students who come to them without parents or guardians, while some municipalities are flat out refusing to accommodate these children.
Voucher Program Update: Florida
Voucher Program Update: Florida
Many states now offer voucher programs. We look at the voucher program available in Florida.
Have Smartphones Ruined Public Education?
March 06, 2023
Have Smartphones Ruined Public Education?
I used to think that students having smartphones in school was a bad thing. Not any more. Here are my reasons why.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Quick Links