Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
School Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#709 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
59%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #709 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Longfellow Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
294 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Hastings School District.
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