Kenny Elementary School

5720 Emerson Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kenny Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 1% in MN
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Kenny Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Kenny Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenny Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#18 out of 1860 schools
(Top 1%)
75-79%
45%
80-84%
51%
70-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenny Elementary School's ranking?
Kenny Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Kenny Elementary School often compared to?
Kenny Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Armatage Elementary School, Burroughs Elementary School, Hale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Kenny Elementary School?
304 students attend Kenny Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kenny Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenny Elementary School?
Kenny Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kenny Elementary School offer ?
Kenny Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenny Elementary School part of?
Kenny Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Kenny Elementary School located?
Kenny Elementary School is located in the Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Southwest Minneapolis.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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