Serving 317 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (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
Top Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
317 students
![This chart displays total students of Longfellow Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Longfellow Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/50000/49549/longfellow-elementary-school-chart-G7HcMi.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (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 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/50000/49549/longfellow-elementary-school-chart-7LipYp.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/50000/49549/longfellow-elementary-school-chart-sKSUMY.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/50000/49549/longfellow-elementary-school-chart-MfJXMQ.png)
Hispanic
29%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/50000/49549/longfellow-elementary-school-chart-jpz6VK.png)
Black
1%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/50000/49549/longfellow-elementary-school-chart-1KoAS4.png)
White
67%
64%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Longfellow Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/50000/49549/longfellow-elementary-school-chart-PNg9Ms.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Longfellow Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Longfellow Elementary School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/50000/49549/longfellow-elementary-school-chart-Zc6gKI.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/50000/49549/longfellow-elementary-school-chart-bg1puIB.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/50000/49549/longfellow-elementary-school-chart-RDMSLf.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #702 out of 902 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
317 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Hastings Public Schools School District.
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