Serving 312 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 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longfellow Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Longfellow Elementary - 05's student population of 312 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Longfellow Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longfellow Elementary - 05 is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
9%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
72%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow Elementary - 05's ranking?
Longfellow Elementary - 05 is ranked #76 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Longfellow Elementary - 05 often compared to?
Longfellow Elementary - 05is often viewed alongside schools like Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04, L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary - 05?
312 students attend Longfellow Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Longfellow Elementary - 05 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Elementary - 05?
Longfellow Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary - 05 offer ?
Longfellow Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Longfellow Elementary - 05 part of?
Longfellow Elementary - 05 is part of Mitchell School District 17-2.
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