- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hastings, MN
Kennedy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271353000695
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Hastings, MN.
School address
District: Hastings Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271353000695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Kennedy Elementary held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 271353000695 · Hastings, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 16.5:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings High School (1,301 students)
Kennedy Elementary held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hastings High
Hastings High School
1,301 students
- Hastings Middl
Hastings Middle School
1,183 students
- Christa Mcauli 470
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
470 students
- This school 461
Kennedy Elementary
461 students
- Pinecrest Elem 436
Pinecrest Elementary
436 students
- Hastings Early 100
Hastings Early Child Special Ed.
100 students
What this shows Kennedy Elementary reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Elementary compares
Kennedy Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 35% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Kennedy Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hastings Public School District reports $14,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hastings Early Child Special Ed. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Elementary
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary?
Kennedy Elementary has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hastings, MN. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Elementary?
27.8% of students at Kennedy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Elementary is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Hastings, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Elementary?
Kennedy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kennedy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Hastings, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hastings on the city page.
What other schools are in Hastings Public School District?
Besides Kennedy Elementary, Hastings Public School District also operates Hastings High School (1,301 students), Hastings Middle School (1,183 students), and Christa Mcauliffe Elementary (470 students). See the Hastings Public School District district page for the complete list.