Kennedy Elementary School

2600 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence, Equity, Empowerment. Every student, Every day.

School Rankings

Kennedy Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#523 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
70-74%
46%
45-49%
51%
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
22%
12%
White
54%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mankato Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Cubs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?
Kennedy Elementary School is ranked #523 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary School?
347 students attend Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary School?
Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Elementary School is part of Mankato Public School District.

School Reviews

2   10/10/2025
in a world where kids are getting enough to eat why would you give 1st graders 15 minutes for lunch. In the time to go through the line some kids just get to sit down and then they have to throw it away before they get time to eat it. SOMETHING's WRONG!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - larry

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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