Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota 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 North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Longfellow Elementary School serves the west part of Minot, ND, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.47, 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
#365 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
72%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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)23.5%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
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 #365 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Longfellow Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Bel Air 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 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
435 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 10:1.
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 Minot 1 School District.
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