- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeville, MN
Kennedy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271778000815
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Lakeville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.2%
- 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 #8 of 9 elementary schools in Lakeville, MN.
School address
District: Lakeville Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271778000815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Kennedy Elementary held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 271778000815 · Lakeville, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 15.2:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeville North High (1,871 students)
Kennedy Elementary held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 47.3 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
- Lakeville Nort
Lakeville North High
1,871 students
- Lakeville Sout
Lakeville South High
1,816 students
- Century Middle
Century Middle School
950 students
- Kenwood Trail
Kenwood Trail Middle School
854 students
- Mcguire Middle
Mcguire Middle
844 students
- This school 638
Kennedy Elementary
638 students
What this shows Kennedy Elementary reports 638 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 60% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,882
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Kennedy Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeville Area Schools reports $14,882 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeville South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Trail Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcguire Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~638 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Elementary
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary?
Kennedy Elementary has 638 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Elementary?
17.2% 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 73.7% of enrollment, in Lakeville, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Elementary?
Kennedy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kennedy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lakeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Lakeville, 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 Lakeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeville Area Schools?
Besides Kennedy Elementary, Lakeville Area Schools also operates Lakeville North High (1,871 students), Lakeville South High (1,816 students), and Century Middle School (950 students). See the Lakeville Area Schools district page for the complete list.