Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
(10-11)
70-74%
59%
(10-11)
80-84%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School?
289 students attend Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School?
Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School offer ?
Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School part of?
Longfellow School-brunswick Elementary School is part of Brunswick Public Schools.

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