Longfellow Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2830 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
#1746 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
40%
25-29%
43%
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
68%
15%
White
16%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #1746 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
231 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Longfellow Elementary School located?
Longfellow Elementary School is located in the Downtown Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown Kansas City.

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