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Longfellow Elementary School vs. North View Elementary School

Should you attend Longfellow Elementary School or North View Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Longfellow Elementary School
1900 E Centennial
Muncie, IN 47303
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
North View Elementary School
807 W Yale Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

North View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
332 students
390 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Longfellow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Longfellow Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North View Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Longfellow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Muncie Community Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North View Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Muncie Community Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1646 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#833 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Longfellow Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North View Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
35-39%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
40-44%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
30-39%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Longfellow Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North View Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
27
46
Kindergarten Students
76
55
Grade 1 Students
60
61
Grade 2 Students
47
56
Grade 3 Students
42
64
Grade 4 Students
36
61
Grade 5 Students
44
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Muncie Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Muncie Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Muncie Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
43%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Muncie Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Muncie Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
28%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Muncie Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Muncie Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
24%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Muncie Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Muncie Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Longfellow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Longfellow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Muncie Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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