KENNEDY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

KENNEDY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SAINT JOSEPH, MN with about 799 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, KENNEDY COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

KENNEDY COMMUNITY SCHOOL, located in Saint Joseph, Minnesota, is a prominent K-8 institution serving the St. Cloud Area School District 742. Known for its modern facility and community-centered approach, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success. It fosters a collaborative environment that integrates core subjects with specialized programming, aiming to cater to the diverse learning needs of students in the growing suburban community of Saint Joseph.

Beyond its academic offerings, KENNEDY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is recognized for its commitment to building a strong sense of school culture and parent involvement. The school focuses on the "whole child," incorporating social-emotional learning and extracurricular opportunities to ensure students develop both intellectually and personally. As a community-focused hub, it plays an active role in the local area, striving to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive educational experience for all its students.

For more information, contact KENNEDY COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (320) 363-7791 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1300 JADE RD
SAINT JOSEPH, MN 56374-4688
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KENNEDY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SAINT JOSEPH, MN with about 799 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
799
Teachers:
49.66
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 799 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KENNEDY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.2%
Black or African American
12.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.