Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 vs. Longfellow Elementary - 05
Should I attend Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 or Longfellow Elementary - 05? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Longfellow Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
410 students
309 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#83 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
81
61
Grade 1 Students
68
51
Grade 2 Students
67
44
Grade 3 Students
57
52
Grade 4 Students
58
47
Grade 5 Students
79
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
10%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
78%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
