KENNEDY ELEMENTARY

www.isd194.org/jfk

638 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School, located at 21240 Holyoke Avenue in Lakeville, Minnesota, serves as a cornerstone of the Lakeville Area Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills, Kennedy Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community and personal responsibility.

The school prides itself on a collaborative culture that involves students, dedicated staff, and engaged families. Beyond the core curriculum, Kennedy Elementary typically offers various opportunities for student growth, including enrichment activities and programs designed to support individual learning needs. Located in the heart of Lakeville, the school reflects the district’s broader mission to provide a high-quality, comprehensive education that empowers every child to achieve their full potential within a safe and nurturing school climate.

638

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENNEDY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	35
Black	41
Asian	34
Two or More	51
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
470 (73.7%)
Two or More
51 (8.0%)
Black
41 (6.4%)
Hispanic
35 (5.5%)
Asian
34 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	Lakeville Area Schools
Phone:	(952)232-2800
Website:	http://www.isd194.org/jfk
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 88

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 109