Serving 773 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 773 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Longfellow Elementary serves the southeast part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles, with most families typically within a 5-10 minute drive to the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.9 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 773 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
773 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1886
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating generations of Milwaukeeans since 1886
School Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1877 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #1877 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
773 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Longfellow Elementary School located?
Longfellow Elementary School is located in the Clarke Square neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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