Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kennedy Elementary serves the northwest part of Willmar, MN, covering an attendance area of approximately 72.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 672 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1210 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1210 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
672 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kennedy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Willmar Public School District.
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