Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Longfellow Elementary School serves the northern part of Toledo, OH, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2677 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
48%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
24%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #2677 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Longfellow Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deveaux Elementary School, Larchmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
471 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Toledo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Longfellow Elementary School located?
Longfellow Elementary School is located in the DeVeaux neighborhood of Toledo, OH. There are 8 other public schools located in DeVeaux.
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