Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 386 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Average Class Size
19 students
School Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 449 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
5%
White
88%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #3 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Longfellow Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% 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 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
386 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
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 Fargo 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Longfellow Elementary School located?
Longfellow Elementary School is located in the Longfellow neighborhood of Fargo, ND.
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