Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-2,
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 311 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
8%
7%
White
80%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
311 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 higher than the Iowa 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 Marion Independent School District.
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