Longfellow Elementary School serves 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Attendance Zone: Longfellow Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Raton, NM, covering approximately 1009.5 square miles. This expansive area means that families may typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 20.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 34.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary School's student population of 235 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Hispanic
78%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary School?
235 students attend Longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Longfellow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary School?
Longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longfellow Elementary School part of?
Longfellow Elementary School is part of Raton School District.
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