Kennedy Elementary School in Willmar, MN

Kennedy Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

824 7th St SW, Willmar, MN

Willmar Public School District

702 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Kristin Dresler

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
43%

Reading Proficiency
36%

C+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

36%

Math Proficiency

43%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

14.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

461:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.2%

Female

47.8%

Hispanic

48%

White

29.5%

Black

17.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.7%

Two or more races

2.4%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 parent

11/1/2013

I agree with the review before me. The goal of this school is 100% to get the lowest kids up to (potentially) average - while the average and above average kids are not being challenged at ALL. The teachers are wonderful, but are being told to spend time with the lowest achievers (which there are ma...

2.0 parent

10/17/2013

I was surprised to see the school received 4 and 5 star ratings...until I looked at the date of the reviews. All old reviews with 2009 being the newest. A LOT must have changed since 2009. While the teachers my children have had so far are GREAT teachers, I have issues with the teachers not being ab...

5.0 parent

6/29/2009

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52 Total Sales

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$580,000 Price

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List Price Range

$129K - $745K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$260,911

Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

% Renters

44%

Average Household Income

$67,751

% of College Grads

21.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,117 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$190,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,874 Sq Ft

529 7th St NW
New 5 days ago

Classic two-story home full of timeless character and architectural charm! This property features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with over 2,100 finished square feet of living space. Original hardwood floors, leaded glass windows, and stunning oak woodwork showcase craftsmanship you simply don't find in...

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(320) 233-5004

$245,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,568 Sq Ft

1000 16th St NE

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RE/MAX Preferred Realty

(320) 441-0236

$269,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,134 Sq Ft

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New 28 days ago

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$268,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,050 Sq Ft

1210 Willmar Ave SW

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3 Beds
1 Bath
936 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
2,120 Sq Ft

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$313,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,256 Sq Ft

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2,534 Sq Ft

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$247,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,090 Sq Ft

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Land
2.51 Acre Lot

#### 60th Ave NE
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$960,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,573 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,360 Sq Ft

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Homes for Rent

$1,200 per month

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4 Baths
2,055 Sq Ft

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Willmar, MN

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2 Baths
2,508 Sq Ft

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Willmar, MN

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Lakeland Apartments
Studio - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
410+ Sq Ft

1020 Lakeland Dr NE
Willmar, MN

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6 Baths
2,620 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
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1 Bath
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Greater Minnesota Education Center

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Minnesota Kandiyohi County Willmar 56201

Kennedy Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Willmar, MN, in the Willmar neighborhood, and is served by the Willmar Public School District in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 702 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Kennedy Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $260,911. Discover additional schools in the area, like Greater Minnesota Education Center, Lakeview School, Willmar Area Learning Center, and more. Learn more about what Willmar has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kennedy Elementary School.

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