Longfellow Elementary School

20 29th Ave Ne
Fargo, ND 58102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 1%
Longfellow Elementary School serves 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Longfellow Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 1% in ND
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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School Overview

Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Longfellow Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
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State Level (ND)
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 459 schools
(Top 1%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
11%
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Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
5%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
87%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
27%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #1 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
373 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Fargo 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 1%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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