Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Longfellow Elementary School serves the southeast part of Idaho Falls, ID, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 577 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #253 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
577 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Longfellow Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
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 Idaho Falls School District.
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