Longfellow Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2211 S 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53219
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
143 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
#1141 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
38%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
44%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
15%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
31%
66%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
69%
0.69

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
16.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
6%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #1141 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
143 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.

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