- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fergus Falls, MN
Kennedy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271188004944
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Fergus Falls · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Fergus Falls, MN.
School address
District: Fergus Falls Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271188004944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Kennedy Middle School held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 271188004944 · Fergus Falls, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 16.9:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennedy High School (714 students)
Kennedy Middle School held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kennedy High S
Kennedy High School
714 students
- This school
Kennedy Middle School
558 students
- Iq Academy 9-1
Iq Academy 9-12
375 students
- Cleveland Elem
Cleveland Elementary
361 students
- Adams Elementa 254
Adams Elementary
254 students
- Mckinley Eleme 249
Mckinley Elementary
249 students
What this shows Kennedy Middle School reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Middle School compares
Kennedy Middle School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 21% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$11,865
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Kennedy Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Fergus Falls Public School District reports $11,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iq Academy 9-12 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Middle School
How many students attend Kennedy Middle School?
Kennedy Middle School has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fergus Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 769 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Middle School?
33.7% of students at Kennedy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Middle School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Fergus Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Middle School?
Kennedy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Fergus Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Fergus Falls, 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 Fergus Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Fergus Falls Public School District?
Besides Kennedy Middle School, Fergus Falls Public School District also operates Kennedy High School (714 students), Iq Academy 9-12 (375 students), and Cleveland Elementary (361 students). See the Fergus Falls Public School District district page for the complete list.