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Westwood Elementary School vs. Kennedy Community School

Should you attend Westwood Elementary School or Kennedy Community School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Westwood Elementary School
5800 Ridgewood Rd
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Kennedy Community School
1300 Jade Rd
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Westwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kennedy Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
452 students
608 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kennedy Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kennedy Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kennedy Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#527 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
#862 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kennedy Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)
41%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Westwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kennedy Community School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
104
59
Grade 1 Students
75
64
Grade 2 Students
74
69
Grade 3 Students
68
65
Grade 4 Students
58
64
Grade 5 Students
73
90
Grade 6 Students
-
71
Grade 7 Students
-
72
Grade 8 Students
-
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kennedy Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kennedy Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kennedy Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
23%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kennedy Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
42%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kennedy Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kennedy Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kennedy Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kennedy Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kennedy Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Cloud ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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