KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fargo.k12.nd.us

469 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kennedy Elementary School, located at 4401 42nd St S in Fargo, North Dakota, is a prominent institution within the Fargo Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. As part of the Fargo school system, Kennedy Elementary follows a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, often focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and collaborative project-based learning.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration, which helps create a cohesive educational experience for its students. With a focus on inclusive practices, Kennedy Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of every learner through dedicated staff and various student support services. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific academic programs, the school maintains an active presence on the official Fargo Public Schools website.

469

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	37
Black	138
Asian	22
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

White
249 (53.1%)
Black
138 (29.4%)
Hispanic
37 (7.9%)
Asian
22 (4.7%)
Two or More
20 (4.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	FARGO 1
Phone:	(701)446-4200
Website:	http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 78

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 83