Kato Public Charter School vs Kennedy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kato Public Charter School
Mankato · Charter high · Grades 6–12
77 students
Kennedy Elementary
Mankato · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
| Measure | Kato Public Charter School Mankato, Minnesota | Kennedy Elementary Mankato, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #418 of 433 | #414 of 923 |
| National rank | #15521 of 16,910 | #10946 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 77 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 77 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 67% |
| city | Mankato | Mankato |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 18.6).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 5%).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 24.5%).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 76.6%).
- •Kato Public Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.9).
- •Kennedy Elementary is the larger school with 347 students compared with 77.
- •Kato Public Charter School is a charter school while Kennedy Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kato Public Charter School better than Kennedy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (70.5 vs 18.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kato Public Charter School and Kennedy Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Mankato and Mankato in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kato Public Charter School: 77. Kennedy Elementary: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kato Public Charter School and Kennedy Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Kato Public Charter School is 418th of 433 and Kennedy Elementary is 414th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).