Kenwood Elementary

2013 PENN AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55405

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

388 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kenwood Elementary School, located in the historic Kenwood neighborhood of Minneapolis, is a community-focused public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Minneapolis Public Schools district, the school is known for its strong sense of community, dedicated parent involvement, and a curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and global awareness. Its location near the Chain of Lakes and the Parade Park area provides students with unique opportunities for outdoor learning and community engagement within an urban setting.

The school prides itself on a diverse student population and a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and collaborative problem-solving. Beyond core academics, Kenwood offers various enrichment activities that foster creativity and physical well-being. As an integral part of the local neighborhood, the school maintains close ties with families and community partners, striving to provide a high-quality educational foundation that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

388

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	63
Black	85
Asian	20
Two or More	52
American Indian	2

White
166 (42.8%)
Black
85 (21.9%)
Hispanic
63 (16.2%)
Two or More
52 (13.4%)
Asian
20 (5.2%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-2760
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 77

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 47