Kennedy Elementary

kennedy.hastings.k12.mn.us/

461 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School, located at 1175 Tyler St in Hastings, Minnesota, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Hastings Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core academic development alongside social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, Kennedy Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on creating a welcoming campus culture that encourages curiosity, character development, and academic excellence. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty at Kennedy focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through differentiated instruction and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. As a central part of the Hastings community, the school remains dedicated to nurturing lifelong learners who are equipped with the skills necessary to contribute positively to society.

461

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	38
Black	5
Asian	8
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

White
373 (80.9%)
Hispanic
38 (8.2%)
Two or More
35 (7.6%)
Asian
8 (1.7%)
Black
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Hastings Public School District
Phone:	(651)480-7223
Website:	http://kennedy.hastings.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 82

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 89