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Kennedy Elementary

Summary:

Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school in Hastings, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Hastings Public School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both math and reading proficiency, with 59.43% of students proficient or better in math and 49.43% in reading during the 2023-2024 school year.

Kennedy Elementary's student population is predominantly white, with only a small percentage of minority students. The school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a more affluent community. While the school's overall performance is strong, its results vary across different student subgroups, with male students and white students generally outperforming their peers. Compared to nearby schools, Kennedy Elementary generally outperforms its peers, though some schools within the Hastings Public School District, such as Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Pinecrest Elementary, have similar or even higher proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subject areas.

Overall, Kennedy Elementary is a high-performing school that consistently delivers strong academic results, particularly in math. While its student population is less diverse than the surrounding area, the school's performance is impressive and worth considering for families in the Hastings community. However, parents should also explore other nearby options, such as the schools within the Hastings Public School District, to find the best fit for their child's educational needs.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1175 Tyler St
       Hastings, MN  55033-2899

(651) 480-7223

District: Hastings Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
369th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,838 Help


Students who attend Kennedy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hastings Middle School
High:    Hastings High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kennedy Elementary ranks better than 58.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Hastings Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary is 15.8. 2 elementary schools in the Hastings Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy Elementary is $11,838, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Hastings Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kennedy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennedy Elementary 369th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Kennedy Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hastings Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hastings Public School District 110th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kennedy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 41.25 487th 674 27.7%
2004 48.63 415th 676 38.6%
2005 42.93 475th 685 30.7%
2006 53.80 420th 756 44.4%
2007 51.59 462nd 777 40.5%
2008 49.10 490th 781 37.3%
2009 54.88 224th 434 48.4%
2010 50.49 521st 803 35.1%
2011 59.90 387th 814 52.5%
2012 65.10 316th 820 61.5%
2013 71.47 218th 824 73.5%
2014 62.70 343rd 826 58.5%
2015 73.76 203rd 840 75.8%
2016 75.77 179th 848 78.9%
2017 69.10 279th 853 67.3%
2018 64.48 330th 847 61.0%
2019 64.05 346th 870 60.2%
2021 66.98 292nd 869 66.4%
2022 70.92 253rd 858 70.5%
2023 75.76 198th 845 76.6%
2024 60.45 369th 881 58.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.77 289th 463 37.6%
2019 46.83 299th 515 41.9%
2023 53.92 220th 524 58.0%
2024 12.32 541st 572 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.89 313th 728 57.0%
2019 55.68 334th 740 54.9%
2021 78.91 83rd 683 87.8%
2022 61.03 236th 663 64.4%
2023 66.36 234th 774 69.8%
2024 61.76 277th 793 65.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.38 354th 774 54.3%
2019 60.68 352nd 787 55.3%
2021 68.41 237th 783 69.7%
2022 64.29 302nd 799 62.2%
2023 72.67 204th 787 74.1%
2024 49.95 451st 809 44.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.48 288th 779 63.0%
2019 64.88 305th 798 61.8%
2021 60.99 318th 784 59.4%
2022 73.82 183rd 808 77.4%
2023 74.78 178th 799 77.7%
2024 65.61 274th 826 66.8%
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Rank History for White students at Kennedy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.61 354th 712 50.3%
2019 49.77 388th 722 46.3%
2021 52.45 327th 710 53.9%
2022 58.86 287th 725 60.4%
2023 65.94 209th 712 70.6%
2024 49.50 377th 730 48.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Kennedy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 543 3 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1989 552 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1990 472 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1991 454 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1992 429 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1993 426 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 432 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1995 458 6 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 474
1996 458 6 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 474
1997 480 5 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 495
1998 468 5 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 433 7 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 450
2000 419 11 1 13 3 n/a n/a 0 447
2001 410 8 3 11 3 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 377 14 3 14 4 n/a n/a 0 412
2003 377 14 3 14 4 n/a n/a 0 412
2004 493 9 6 22 9 n/a n/a 0 539
2005 478 13 8 16 9 n/a n/a 0 524
2006 526 18 5 12 11 n/a n/a 0 572
2007 533 19 4 8 11 n/a n/a 0 575
2008 518 17 4 9 8 n/a n/a 0 556
2009 524 18 7 11 6 n/a n/a 0 566
2010 481 17 8 16 5 n/a n/a 0 527
2011 445 4 6 22 3 0 13 0 493
2012 448 1 3 25 2 0 24 0 503
2013 463 3 4 17 0 0 27 0 514
2014 444 8 5 18 0 0 21 0 496
2015 442 10 3 15 1 0 26 0 497
2016 394 10 1 19 4 0 18 0 446
2017 391 12 1 23 4 0 22 0 453
2018 340 9 2 22 3 0 24 0 400
2019 389 11 2 26 5 0 31 0 464
2020 392 16 5 31 7 0 30 0 481
2021 372 8 3 29 10 0 30 0 452
2022 355 6 6 36 5 0 30 0 438
2023 364 8 7 34 6 0 31 0 450

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kennedy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 553 23.4 23.6 7.8
1989 559 27.1 20.6 9.8
1990 481 23.6 20.3 14.8
1991 461 23.9 19.2 12.8
1992 433 22.5 19.2 9.9
1993 427 22.6 18.9 13.8
1994 438 21.5 20.4 11.2
1995 474 24.0 19.8 9.1
1996 474 24.0 19.8 9.1
1997 495 26.0 19.0 9.7
1998 478 n/a 0.0 10.9
1999 450 28.8 15.6 7.3
2000 447 24.4 18.3 11.4
2001 435 23.4 18.6 10.8
2002 412 20.9 19.7 17.2
2003 412 20.9 19.7 17.2
2004 539 27.4 19.7 22.1
2005 524 27.3 19.2 20.8
2006 572 25.5 22.4 23.4
2007 575 26.4 21.8 23.8
2008 556 28.4 19.6 21.8
2009 566 31.3 18.1 22.3
2010 527 29.5 17.8 24.9
2011 493 27.5 17.9 29.4
2012 503 26.4 19.0 27
2013 514 27.1 18.9 29.6
2014 496 28.0 17.6 31
2015 497 29.0 17.1 28.8
2016 446 26.0 17.1 27.1
2017 453 26.0 17.4 32.2
2018 400 24.0 16.6 30
2019 464 26.5 17.4 30.8
2020 481 28.5 16.8 26.4
2021 452 27.3 16.5 23.7
2022 438 29.1 15.0 24
2023 450 28.4 15.8 35.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kennedy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 553 23.4 23.6 7.8
1989 559 27.1 20.6 9.8
1990 481 23.6 20.3 14.8
1991 461 23.9 19.2 12.8
1992 433 22.5 19.2 9.9
1993 427 22.6 18.9 13.8
1994 438 21.5 20.4 11.2
1995 474 24.0 19.8 9.1
1996 474 24.0 19.8 9.1
1997 495 26.0 19.0 9.7
1998 478 n/a 0.0 10.9
1999 450 28.8 15.6 7.3
2000 447 24.4 18.3 11.4
2001 435 23.4 18.6 10.8
2002 412 20.9 19.7 17.2
2003 412 20.9 19.7 17.2
2004 539 27.4 19.7 22.1
2005 524 27.3 19.2 20.8
2006 572 25.5 22.4 23.4
2007 575 26.4 21.8 23.8
2008 556 28.4 19.6 21.8
2009 566 31.3 18.1 22.3
2010 527 29.5 17.8 24.9
2011 493 27.5 17.9 29.4
2012 503 26.4 19.0 27
2013 514 27.1 18.9 29.6
2014 496 28.0 17.6 31
2015 497 29.0 17.1 28.8
2016 446 26.0 17.1 27.1
2017 453 26.0 17.4 32.2
2018 400 24.0 16.6 30
2019 464 26.5 17.4 30.8
2020 481 28.5 16.8 26.4
2021 452 27.3 16.5 23.7
2022 438 29.1 15.0 24
2023 450 28.4 15.8 35.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kennedy Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,838

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennedy Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 346th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 198th of 845 Elementary schools
 16.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Kennedy Elementary)6668.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Hastings Public School District)68.467.8
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Kennedy Elementary)5960.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hastings Public School District)5452.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Kennedy Elementary)81.666.7
 14.9%
   4th Grade Math (Hastings Public School District)8062.8
 17.2%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Kennedy Elementary)52.958.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Hastings Public School District)54.548.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students464450
 3%
African American118
 27.3%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic2634
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White389364
 6.4%
Two or More Races3131
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.8%35.1%
 4.3%

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Kennedy Elementary ranks 369th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kennedy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hastings Middle School
High : Hastings High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Kennedy Elementary.

Students at Kennedy Elementary are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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