Kennedy Elementary vs Prairie Winds Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Elementary
Mankato · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
Prairie Winds Middle School
Mankato · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students
| Measure | Kennedy Elementary Mankato, Minnesota | Prairie Winds Middle School Mankato, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 923 | #170 of 266 |
| National rank | #10946 of 50,301 | #5842 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 347 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| city | Mankato | Mankato |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 58.3).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Prairie Winds Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 48.7%).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.1).
- •Prairie Winds Middle School is the larger school with 887 students compared with 347.
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 Kennedy Elementary better than Prairie Winds Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (70.5 vs 58.3 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 Kennedy Elementary and Prairie Winds Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mankato and Mankato in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Elementary: 347. Prairie Winds Middle School: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Elementary and Prairie Winds Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Kennedy Elementary is 414th of 923 and Prairie Winds Middle School is 170th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).