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KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4401 42nd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104

About KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kennedy Elementary School is a public school for kids in Fargo, North Dakota, which is a medium-sized city. The school serves students in grades K–5 and has 451 students. The student–teacher ratio is 11:1, which is a little better than the district average. Kennedy has 40 full-time equivalent teachers and one full-time school counselor to help with both academic and social-emotional growth. Recent standardized tests show that 39% of Kennedy Elementary students are good at math and 37% are good at reading. The student body is made up of 47% women and 53% men. 34% of the students come from low-income families, which shows that the school has a moderate level of socioeconomic diversity. The school also has students from many different racial and ethnic groups, which makes it more diverse overall. Kennedy Elementary has a standard curriculum and may offer programs like Gifted & Talented to help students who are ahead of their peers. The school is in a residential area of Fargo where people are involved in the community, which helps it. Overall, Kennedy Elementary School offers basic education in a variety of settings and gives students chances to improve their performance even more.

KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

4401 42nd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104

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Phone

(701) 446-4200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 37% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
451
Total Students
$86638
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 82 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 2:32 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60.75%
Asian 3.77%
Hispanic 6.21%
Black 23.73%
Two+ Races 3.77%
Native Am. 1.77%
White
60.75%
Asian
3.77%
Hispanic
6.21%
Black
23.73%
Two+ Races
3.77%
Native Am.
1.77%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 451
46.56%
210 Female
53.44%
241 Male

Student Population

451 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

451 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Kennedy Elementary School in Fargo, North Dakota, is a great place to be because the students and staff are always having fun at new programs and events in the community. The school just started the "Trailblazers STEM Club" for kids who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and math. They can learn by doing fun projects. Students are learning how to solve problems in the real world in fun and creative ways, like making simple machines and taking on coding challenges. Kennedy Elementary also had a very moving Family Literacy Night. Families got together to read, tell stories, and play games that were based on books. The event got people excited about reading and helped students, caregivers, and teachers get to know each other better in a fun and helpful way.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Kennedy Elementary School teach?

Ans. The school serves grades from preschool to upper elementary.

Q2. Does Kennedy use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Yes, digital tools that are right for the age group help with teaching.

Q3. How can parents talk to their children's teachers?

Ans. Through email, apps, and meetings.

Q4. Are there extracurricular activities?

Ans. There may be some clubs or activities that only happen during certain times of the year.

Q5. How do you welcome new students?

Ans. Staff help with orientation and in the classroom.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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