- Enrollment
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mankato, 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 dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271878000877
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 16
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. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Mankato · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- 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 6 schools in Mankato, MN.
School address
District: Mankato Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271878000877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Kennedy Elementary held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 271878000877 · Mankato, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 12.9:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mankato East Senior High (1,302 students)
Kennedy Elementary held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.4 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
- Mankato East S
Mankato East Senior High
1,302 students
- Mankato West S
Mankato West Senior High
1,232 students
- Prairie Winds
Prairie Winds Middle School
887 students
- Dakota Meadows
Dakota Meadows Middle School
852 students
- Hoover Element 461
Hoover Elementary
461 students
- This school 347
Kennedy Elementary
347 students
What this shows Kennedy Elementary reports 347 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▲ 7% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 36% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$14,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 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 53.6%
African American 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Kennedy Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mankato Public School District reports $14,091 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato East Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mankato West Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Meadows Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Elementary
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary?
Kennedy Elementary has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mankato, MN. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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?
45.9% 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 53.6% of enrollment, in Mankato, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
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 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 schools in Mankato?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Mankato, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mankato on the city page.
What other schools are in Mankato Public School District?
Besides Kennedy Elementary, Mankato Public School District also operates Mankato East Senior High (1,302 students), Mankato West Senior High (1,232 students), and Prairie Winds Middle School (887 students). See the Mankato Public School District district page for the complete list.