Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#312 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
6%
Black
8%
5%
White
66%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #312 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Longfellow Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
412 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Minot 1 School District.
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