Serving 626 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kennedy Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kennedy Community School's student population of 626 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kennedy Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Community School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#873 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
24%
12%
White
59%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Community School's ranking?
Kennedy Community School is ranked #873 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Kennedy Community School often compared to?
Kennedy Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Community School?
626 students attend Kennedy Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kennedy Community School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Community School?
Kennedy Community School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kennedy Community School offer ?
Kennedy Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Kennedy Community School part of?
Kennedy Community School is part of St. Cloud Public School District.
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