Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longfellow School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longfellow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Longfellow School's student population of 298 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Longfellow School ranks within the top 1% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 722 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
2%
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow School's ranking?
Longfellow School is ranked #3 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Longfellow School often compared to?
Longfellow Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morning Star School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Longfellow School?
298 students attend Longfellow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Longfellow School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow School?
Longfellow School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longfellow School offer ?
Longfellow School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Longfellow School part of?
Longfellow School is part of Bozeman Elementary School District.
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