Very Good
#496 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 25% in state
Kennedy Elementary
Elementary School · Hastings Public School District · Hastings, MN
A Hastings Public School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1175 TYLER ST, Hastings, MN 55033
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennedy Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kennedy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,126/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hastings), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,026
Median home value
$335,800
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Pinecrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Christa Mcauliffe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–6 | 2.6 mi | 143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hastings Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy Elementary is listed in HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Elementary
Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school in Hastings, MN, part of Hastings Public School District, serving approximately 455 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy Elementary
What grades does Kennedy Elementary serve?
Kennedy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary?
Kennedy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennedy Elementary rank in MN?
Kennedy Elementary ranks #496 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Kennedy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kennedy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kennedy Elementary a charter school?
No, Kennedy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennedy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kennedy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy Elementary?
37.1% of students at Kennedy Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 455
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (651) 480-7223
- Area population (ZIP 55033)
- 29,241
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55033; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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