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 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Longfellow School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#336 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 #336 out of 722 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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
What school district is Longfellow School part of?
Longfellow School is part of Baker K-12 Schools School District.
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