Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Longfellow Elementary serves the northern part of Eau Claire, WI, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 290 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
290 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
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 0.70, 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
#1381 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
27%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
46%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
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)26.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1381 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Longfellow Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flynn Elementary School, Locust Lane Elementary School, Manz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
290 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 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 10:1, 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 Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Eau Claire Area School District.
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