Longfellow Primary School
Longfellow Primary School serves 318 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow Primary School's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Longfellow Primary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
5%
17%
White
71%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Primary School?
318 students attend Longfellow Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Longfellow Primary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Primary School?
Longfellow Primary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Longfellow Primary School offer ?
Longfellow Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Longfellow Primary School part of?
Longfellow Primary School is part of Sidney City School District.
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