KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KENNEDY ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Willmar Public School District school district, located in WILLMAR, MN with about 751 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 50 teachers, KENNEDY ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 ELEMENTARY is a public school located in Willmar, Minnesota, and operates as part of the Willmar Public Schools district (ISD 347). Serving a diverse community, the school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the early elementary grades. The school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in their future schooling.

As a core part of the Willmar school system, KENNEDY ELEMENTARY benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to equity and inclusivity. The school engages with local families to foster a collaborative community, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and curriculum to meet state academic standards. For more information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, or enrollment, you can visit their official website at [www.willmar.k12.mn.us](http://www.willmar.k12.mn.us).

For more information, contact KENNEDY ELEMENTARY at (320) 214-6688 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

824 7TH ST SW
WILLMAR, MN 56201-3499
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KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WILLMAR, MN with about 751 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
751
Teachers:
50.57
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

* 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 751 students

Hispanic/Latino
44.1%
White
34.6%
Black or African American
17.7%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.