Kenwood Elementary School

Summary:

Kenwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kearney, Nebraska, serving 381 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Kearney Public Schools district, which is ranked 44 out of 212 districts in Nebraska, Kenwood stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and focus on serving special education and low-income students.

Kenwood Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (83.73%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 53.15% to 96.18% white students. However, the school also has a more diverse student population, with 10.5% Hispanic students and 3.94% students of two or more races. Academically, Kenwood shines, with 84% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in NSCAS/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 65%. The school has also performed particularly well in serving its special education and low-socioeconomic status student populations, ranking 12th out of 57 Nebraska elementary schools for special education students and 67th out of 312 for low-socioeconomic status students.

While Kenwood Elementary has maintained a consistent level of academic performance over the years, there may be room for improvement in certain areas. The school's performance for male students and white students has been slightly lower than for female students and the overall student population, respectively. Additionally, the nearby Meadowlark Elementary, which ranks 5th out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools, could serve as a model for Kenwood to further enhance its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 915 16th Ave
       Kearney, NE  68845-6503


(308) 698-8200

District: Kearney Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,390 Help


Students who attend Kenwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Horizon Middle School
High:    Kearney High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.7%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kenwood Elementary School ranks better than 77.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 6th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Kearney Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), Hispanic (10.5%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary School is 15, which is the 5th best among 10 elementary schools in the Kearney Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenwood Elementary School is $12,390, which is the 4th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Kearney Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kenwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenwood Elementary School 105th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Kenwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kearney Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney Public Schools 44th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kenwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kenwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.04 208th 418 50.2%
2007 63.20 169th 430 60.7%
2008 51.36 306th 478 36.0%
2009 47.28 326th 471 30.8%
2010 44.84 336th 502 33.1%
2011 41.21 298th 473 37.0%
2012 30.68 371st 480 22.7%
2013 36.47 348th 485 28.2%
2014 41.30 315th 483 34.8%
2015 57.44 211th 488 56.8%
2016 46.11 276th 480 42.5%
2017 51.83 232nd 459 49.5%
2018 57.45 183rd 450 59.3%
2019 54.11 202nd 452 55.3%
2021 42.01 274th 442 38.0%
2022 65.60 141st 457 69.1%
2023 74.31 105th 459 77.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kenwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.95 12th 57 78.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kenwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.64 167th 281 40.6%
2019 51.79 154th 298 48.3%
2021 43.47 162nd 264 38.6%
2022 60.47 103rd 259 60.2%
2023 71.04 67th 312 78.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Kenwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.46 134th 341 60.7%
2019 48.50 174th 349 50.1%
2021 44.34 178th 318 44.0%
2022 65.53 104th 337 69.1%
2023 73.78 81st 349 76.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Kenwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.08 157th 347 54.8%
2019 57.17 152nd 367 58.6%
2021 33.09 236th 328 28.0%
2022 59.73 139th 356 61.0%
2023 70.73 98th 366 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at Kenwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.09 203rd 391 48.1%
2019 43.32 225th 391 42.5%
2021 33.71 267th 368 27.4%
2022 61.33 126th 388 67.5%
2023 68.27 100th 385 74.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska 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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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kenwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 235 0 1 6 5 n/a n/a 0 247
1989 247 0 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 259
1990 256 0 4 9 5 n/a n/a 0 274
1991 293 1 1 7 9 n/a n/a 0 311
1992 298 1 3 17 5 n/a n/a 0 324
1993 293 0 5 27 3 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 294 3 2 21 2 n/a n/a 0 322
1995 273 1 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1996 273 1 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1997 222 1 4 25 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1998 222 0 2 22 2 n/a n/a 0 248
1999 223 6 2 8 2 n/a n/a 7 248
2000 216 7 1 17 3 n/a n/a 0 244
2001 210 7 4 18 4 n/a n/a 0 243
2002 179 9 3 17 3 n/a n/a 0 211
2003 179 9 3 17 3 n/a n/a 0 211
2004 189 8 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2005 190 8 0 14 3 n/a n/a 0 215
2006 206 13 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 234
2007 215 14 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2008 215 6 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2009 237 5 1 18 2 n/a n/a 0 263
2010 250 8 2 16 2 n/a n/a 0 278
2011 242 0 1 22 3 1 9 0 278
2012 325 0 1 32 6 1 5 0 370
2013 320 4 1 32 2 1 4 0 364
2014 349 4 0 49 3 0 3 0 408
2015 340 3 0 45 1 0 2 0 391
2016 350 5 0 40 2 0 2 0 399
2017 342 6 0 38 2 0 1 0 389
2018 343 5 0 35 4 0 6 0 393
2019 365 5 0 47 3 0 7 0 427
2020 360 6 0 42 6 0 10 0 424
2021 327 10 2 35 1 0 15 0 390
2022 327 6 1 44 0 1 15 0 394
2023 319 5 1 40 0 1 15 0 381

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 Kenwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 247 12.2 20.2 0
1989 259 13.8 18.7 13.9
1990 274 15.4 17.7 12.4
1991 311 17.8 17.4 11.3
1992 324 18.0 18.0 11.7
1993 328 18.4 17.8 14.6
1994 322 18.1 17.8 14.3
1995 307 19.1 16.1 30.3
1996 307 19.1 16.1 30.3
1997 252 15.1 16.7 35.7
1998 248 15.6 15.9 32.7
1999 248 15.6 15.9 41.9
2000 244 14.5 16.8 45.1
2001 243 14.5 16.8 41.6
2002 211 13.6 15.5 35.1
2003 211 13.6 15.5 35.1
2004 214 14.6 14.7 44.9
2005 215 15.1 14.2 36.3
2006 234 16.2 14.4 36.3
2007 247 17.4 14.2 46.2
2008 231 18.7 12.4 36.4
2009 263 18.4 14.3 41.4
2010 278 17.6 15.7 35.3
2011 278 18.6 14.8 33.1
2012 370 23.5 15.6 40
2013 364 25.1 14.4 39.8
2014 408 26.8 15.1 42.2
2015 391 27.0 14.4 37.6
2016 399 26.0 15.3 38.3
2017 389 25.8 15.0 34.7
2018 393 26.0 15.1 37.4
2019 427 25.9 16.4 37.5
2020 424 25.7 16.4 33
2021 390 25.8 15.0 37.7
2022 394 25.2 15.6 32
2023 381 25.2 15.0 37.3

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 Kenwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 247 12.2 20.2 0
1989 259 13.8 18.7 13.9
1990 274 15.4 17.7 12.4
1991 311 17.8 17.4 11.3
1992 324 18.0 18.0 11.7
1993 328 18.4 17.8 14.6
1994 322 18.1 17.8 14.3
1995 307 19.1 16.1 30.3
1996 307 19.1 16.1 30.3
1997 252 15.1 16.7 35.7
1998 248 15.6 15.9 32.7
1999 248 15.6 15.9 41.9
2000 244 14.5 16.8 45.1
2001 243 14.5 16.8 41.6
2002 211 13.6 15.5 35.1
2003 211 13.6 15.5 35.1
2004 214 14.6 14.7 44.9
2005 215 15.1 14.2 36.3
2006 234 16.2 14.4 36.3
2007 247 17.4 14.2 46.2
2008 231 18.7 12.4 36.4
2009 263 18.4 14.3 41.4
2010 278 17.6 15.7 35.3
2011 278 18.6 14.8 33.1
2012 370 23.5 15.6 40
2013 364 25.1 14.4 39.8
2014 408 26.8 15.1 42.2
2015 391 27.0 14.4 37.6
2016 399 26.0 15.3 38.3
2017 389 25.8 15.0 34.7
2018 393 26.0 15.1 37.4
2019 427 25.9 16.4 37.5
2020 424 25.7 16.4 33
2021 390 25.8 15.0 37.7
2022 394 25.2 15.6 32
2023 381 25.2 15.0 37.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kenwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $515 (5.3%) $8,260 (84.3%) $9,800
2020 $578 (6.0%) $8,101 (83.5%) $9,705
2021 $337 (3.1%) $9,517 (86.4%) $11,011
2022 $523 (4.6%) $9,471 (82.6%) $11,464
2023 $142 (1.1%) $10,604 (85.6%) $12,390

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 202nd of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 105th of 459 Elementary schools
 21.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kenwood Elementary School)5373
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)6474
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kenwood Elementary School)5784
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)6275
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kenwood Elementary School)6666
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)6567
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kenwood Elementary School)6365
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)6271
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kenwood Elementary School)4365
 22%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)5671
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kenwood Elementary School)5482
 28%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)6279
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Kenwood Elementary School)7184
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Kearney Public Schools)7686
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students427381
 10.8%
African American55
American Indian30
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic4740
 14.9%
Pacific Islander01
White365319
 12.6%
Two or More Races715
 114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.5%37.3%
 0.2%


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Kenwood Elementary School ranks 105th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kenwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Horizon Middle School
High : Kearney High School

Students at Kenwood Elementary School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 381 students attended Kenwood Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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