Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School's student population of 219 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary 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 Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#599 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
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 Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School's ranking?
Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School is ranked #599 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School often compared to?
Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cannon Falls Elementary School, Goodhue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School?
219 students attend Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School?
Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School offer ?
Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School part of?
Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School is part of Kenyon-Wanamingo School District.
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