Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longfields Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Longfields Elementary serves the northwest part of District Heights, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longfields Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Longfields Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Longfields Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfields Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#531 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
33%
24%
Black
64%
32%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Light Blue and Navy Blue
School Mascot
Leopards
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfields Elementary School's ranking?
Longfields Elementary School is ranked #531 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Longfields Elementary School often compared to?
Longfields Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin D. Foulois Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Longfields Elementary School?
256 students attend Longfields Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Longfields Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfields Elementary School?
Longfields Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longfields Elementary School offer ?
Longfields Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Longfields Elementary School part of?
Longfields Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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