KENNEDY ELEMENTARY

WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
824 7TH ST SW
WILLMAR, MN 56201
715 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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).
715
Total Students
60.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    343 (48.0 %)
  • White
    211 (29.5 %)
  • Black
    124 (17.3 %)
  • Asian
    19 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (320)214-6688
Website: http://www.willmar.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 60.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 408
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 64
Kindergarten 111
Grade 1 101
Grade 2 103
Grade 3 120
Grade 4 102
Grade 5 114
Gender Ratio
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