Longfellow Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 254 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
77%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
254 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 23% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Raton Public Schools School District.
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