Kenwood Community School

2013 S Penn Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2760 School website
Grades:
K-5
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 9:30AM-4:00PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
No
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis School Finder Rating

Average

About

Extra programming

Kenwood Community School offers: a Native American Arts Residency; West African Drumming & Dance with Brother Ghana; Taiko Drumming; a 5th Grade Trip to camp Widjiwagan; Star Base STEM learning; Alliance Francais; Language Sprout; Chess Club; Girls on the Run; Reading Partners; Youth Inc.; Reading Corps; Scouts; Robotics; DNR School Forest excursions; school gardening; Midwest Food Connections; & Math Club.

Uniforms

Students who attend Kenwood Community School are not required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Students at this school

Students, by population (388 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    2%
  • Asian
    5%
  • Black or African American
    22%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    16%
  • Two or more races
    12%
  • White
    43%
  • English Language Learner
    18%
  • From a Low Income Background
    52%
  • Special Education
    13%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (29 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    4%
  • White
    96%

Average student to teacher ratio

12:1

Academics

Above Average

Academic performance rating

Above Average

Academic programming

Smarts + Arts: Through strong academic programming, arts integration, & environmental stewardship, Kenwood Community School prepares all students to be life-long learners & contributors to a democratic society. Instruction is differentiated to support the growth & development of all students.

Special education programming

Kenwood has a Setting III Autism Program, Special Education Resource services, Occupational Therapy, Speech Services, & provides the support of a School Social Worker & School Psychologist.

English language learner programming

Kenwood has two licensed teachers who provide English language programming to students who are new to the country & to those who have been learning English for years. Classroom teachers utilize instructional practices to support English language acquisition.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

5 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2025 math proficiency - 45%

4 out of 10 students read at grade level

2025 reading proficiency - 38%

Progress

% of students on track
2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2025 math progress - 46%

5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2025 reading progress - 54%

Climate

Average

Climate performance rating

Average

School values

Kenwood Community School exists to provide an inclusive, joyful, & student-centered atmosphere for children to learn & grow. They believe strong academics, the arts, & equitable practices inspire creativity, collaboration, & civic engagement. Kenwood PRIDE values are peace, respect, integrity, dependability, & engagement.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
67% 83% 84% 83% 88% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
90% 63% 71% 73% 2021 2022 2023 2024 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 13 1 10 13 2

Equity

Average

Equity performance rating

Average

Equity vision

Kenwood Community School cultivates a supportive, antiracist, & inclusive school environment that ensures equitable access & opportunities for academic success, allowing all students to feel welcomed, responded to, & connected.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 25% Asian City average 18% Black or African American City average 7% English Language Learner City average 20% From a Low Income Background City average 16% Hispanic City average 50% Two or more races City average 32% Special Education City average 72% White City average 42% All students
0% 100% City average 25% Asian City average 18% Black or African American City average 7% English Language Learner City average 20% From a Low Income Background City average 16% Hispanic City average 50% Two or more races City average 32% Special Education City average 72% White City average 42% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 26% From a Low Income Background City average 68% White City average 50% All students
0% 100% City average 26% From a Low Income Background City average 68% White City average 50% All students

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 77% White
0% 100% City average 77% White

Teachers of color

4%

Students of color

57%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 61% Black or African American City average 71% English Language Learner City average 60% From a Low Income Background City average 57% Hispanic City average 66% Two or more races City average 60% Special Education City average 85% White City average 73% All students
0% 100% City average 61% Black or African American City average 71% English Language Learner City average 60% From a Low Income Background City average 57% Hispanic City average 66% Two or more races City average 60% Special Education City average 85% White City average 73% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 30 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 25 Two or more races City average 3 White City average 13 All students
0% 100% City average 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 30 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 25 Two or more races City average 3 White City average 13 All students

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