KENNY ELEMENTARY

5720 EMERSON AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55419

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

315 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kenny Elementary School, located in the Armatage neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5 within the Minneapolis Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience. It is often recognized for its neighborhood-focused atmosphere, where the school serves as a central hub for families in the surrounding area, fostering a collaborative environment between educators, students, and local residents.

Academically, Kenny Elementary is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that adheres to district standards while encouraging student growth through various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on its dedicated teaching staff and a focus on social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for middle school transitions. With a history of consistent community support and proximity to local parks, Kenny is frequently viewed as a cornerstone institution for families residing in the south Minneapolis region.

315

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENNY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	13
Black	15
Asian	4
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
263 (83.5 %)
Two or More
19 (6.0 %)
Black
15 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-3340
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 60