Longfellow School

115 West Lincoln
Baker, MT 59313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 152 students in grades 3-6, Longfellow School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Longfellow School's student population of 152 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Longfellow School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#330 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
37%
45-49%
46%
40-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
92%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Longfellow School's ranking?
Longfellow School is ranked #330 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Longfellow School?
152 students attend Longfellow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Longfellow School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow School?
Longfellow School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longfellow School offer ?
Longfellow School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longfellow School part of?
Longfellow School is part of Baker K-12 Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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