Longfellow Elementary - 05 vs. Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
Should I attend Longfellow Elementary - 05 or Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04? 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
Longfellow Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
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).
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 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 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
309 students
410 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#113 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
61
81
Grade 1 Students
51
68
Grade 2 Students
44
67
Grade 3 Students
52
57
Grade 4 Students
47
58
Grade 5 Students
54
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
10%
6%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
72%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
