Kennedy Elementary

www.willmar.k12.mn.us

672 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kennedy Elementary is a public school located in Willmar, Minnesota, and operates as part of the Willmar Public Schools district (ISD 347). Serving a diverse community, the school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the early elementary grades. The school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in their future schooling.

As a core part of the Willmar school system, Kennedy Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to equity and inclusivity. The school engages with local families to foster a collaborative community, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and curriculum to meet state academic standards. For more information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, or enrollment, you can visit their official website at [www.willmar.k12.mn.us](http://www.willmar.k12.mn.us).

672

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	316
Black	105
Asian	24
Two or More	19

Hispanic
316 (47.0%)
White
208 (31.0%)
Black
105 (15.6%)
Asian
24 (3.6%)
Two or More
19 (2.8%)

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:	Willmar Public School District
Phone:	(320)214-6688
Website:	http://www.willmar.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 111