Longfellow Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Longfellow Elementary School serves 179 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
179 students

Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Showing 1999–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Showing 1999–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
4%

Showing 1991–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
1%
9%

Showing 1994–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
5%
18%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
93%
63%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
7%
0.13

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
45%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
179 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Royal Oak Schools.

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