Kenwood Elementary School

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

School performance rating

63%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English

Extra programming

Their extracurriculars include: Chess, Spanish, French, Minneapolis Kids, Artrageous, Math Masters, & Girls on the Run.

Extracurriculars Offered:

Foreign Language Clubs, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports

Uniforms

Students who attend Kenwood Elementary 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 (381 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    4%
  • Asian
    4%
  • Black or African American
    23%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    7%
  • Two or more races
    12%
  • White
    50%
  • English Language Learner
    9%
  • From a Low Income Background
    44%
  • Special Education
    13%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (20 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    5%
  • White
    95%

Average student to teacher ratio

19:1

Academics

77%

Academic performance rating

77%

Academic programming

Kenwood Elementary School is a community school. Their arts residencies at every grade are what spark the Kenwood slogan: Smarts+Arts=Kenwood Community School. They offer differentiated instruction & forest learning.

Academic Programs Offered:

Arts Focused Programming, Groves Partnership for daily phonics & phonemic awareness instruction, grades K-3; Telescoped Math; Advanced Learner enrichment; Band in 5th grade

Special education programming

Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities age birth through 21 who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services. Read MPS’s full Special Education Policy: https://bit.ly/3Mul9kr.

English language learner programming

MPS supports district programming & curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of English learners & recognizes the important role played by multilingualism in achieving academic success & future careers of MPS students. Read their full Bilingual Student Education Policy: https://bit.ly/42VAq2U.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

5 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 48%

5 out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 52%

Progress

% of students on track
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

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

2023 math progress - 50%

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

2023 reading progress - 67%

Climate

54%

Climate performance rating

54%

School values

MPS values: 1) Equity, representation & anti-racism, 2) Physical & emotional safety & wellbeing; 3) Relationships, trust & communication; 4) Shared decision-making & voice; 5) Transparency & accountability; 6) Evidence-based strategies. Learn more at mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

Discipline Policy

MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes due to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in the teaching & supporting of appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students. Read their full Discipline & Student Behavior Policy: https://bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.

Bullying Prevention Policy

The MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy exists to maintain a safe & supportive learning environment for students & staff that is free from bullying or hazing. MPS strives to take action to investigate, respond to, remediate, & impose discipline for acts of bullying & hazing which have not been successfully prevented. Read their full Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy: https://bit.ly/3Ih2RQW.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
87% 77% 89% 68% 85% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
92% 90% 63% 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 16 11 1 8

Equity

32%

Equity performance rating

32%

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–regardless of their background, zip code, & personal needs –will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds essential knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, they will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. They are in the process of implementing MPS Together, a framework in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity. Learn more at mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 12% Black or African American City average 11% English Language Learner City average 18% From a Low Income Background City average 36% Hispanic City average 58% Two or more races City average 25% Special Education City average 71% White City average 50% All students
0% 100% City average 12% Black or African American City average 11% English Language Learner City average 18% From a Low Income Background City average 36% Hispanic City average 58% Two or more races City average 25% Special Education City average 71% White City average 50% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 58% All students City average 66% White
0% 100% City average 58% All students City average 66% White

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 84% White City average 85% All teachers
0% 100% City average 84% White City average 85% All teachers

Teachers of color

5%

Students of color

50%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 33% Black or African American City average 66% English Language Learner City average 35% From a Low Income Background City average 57% Hispanic City average 74% Two or more races City average 45% Special Education City average 76% White City average 63% All students
0% 100% City average 33% Black or African American City average 66% English Language Learner City average 35% From a Low Income Background City average 57% Hispanic City average 74% Two or more races City average 45% Special Education City average 76% White City average 63% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 8 All students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 8 All students