Long Elementary School

3100 Westwood St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Long Elementary School serves 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Long Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Long Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Long Elementary School's student population of 223 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Long Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Long Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MI)
Overall Testing Rank
#2073 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
8%
18%
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White
81%
65%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Long Elementary School's ranking?
Long Elementary School is ranked #2073 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Long Elementary School?
223 students attend Long Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Long Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Elementary School?
Long Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Long Elementary School offer ?
Long Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Elementary School part of?
Long Elementary School is part of Dearborn City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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