Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
287 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
