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 39%). 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1722 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 #1722 out of 2,084 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 39% 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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