Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Longfellow Elementary serves the northeast part of Albuquerque, NM, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 168 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Longfellow Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
79%
63%
Black
2%
2%
White
6%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.8%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow Elementary School's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary School is ranked #315 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Longfellow Elementary School often compared to?
Longfellow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kirtland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
168 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
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 Albuquerque School District.
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